How to get from Matteson to Evanston by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Matteson to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 357 bus from Lincoln Hwy & Kostner Ave station to 211th St Metra (Olympian Way & Lincoln Hwy) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ME train and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Adams/Wabash station to Foster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

151min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 357
357
Train - MEME
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Lincoln Hwy & Kostner Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lincoln Hwy & Kostner Ave
    ID 3509
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 357357
    Wait for bus
    357
    Woodlawn Ave & 13th Pl
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    211th St Metra (Olympian Way & Lincoln Hwy)
    ID 3521
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    211th St.
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #114| Millennium Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Matteson to Evanston

The distance between Matteson, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 43.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Matteson to Evanston by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Matteson

Matteson is located at Matteson, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lindenwood Dr & Lincoln Hwy.

Train stations close to Matteson:

  • 211th St.
  • Matteson
  • Richton Park

Bus stations close to Matteson:

  • Lindenwood Dr & Lincoln Hwy
  • Lincoln Hwy & Kostner Ave
  • Lincoln Hwy & Kildare Ave

Public transit stations close to Evanston, Chicago

Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Foster.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Foster
  • Davis
  • Noyes

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Emerson & Dewey (West)
  • Emerson & Dewey (East)
  • Dodge Ave & Lyons St

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Matteson to Evanston?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 357, Bus line ME, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Matteson and Evanston in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Matteson to Evanston in Chicago?

    The 357 bus line goes from Lincoln Hwy & Kostner Ave station near Matteson to Woodlawn Ave & 13th Pl station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till Woodlawn Ave & 13th Pl station near Evanston in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Matteson to Evanston in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Matteson and Evanston in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Matteson to get to Evanston in Chicago?

    Get on the 357 bus from the Lincoln Hwy & Kostner Ave stop near Matteson in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Matteson and Evanston in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Woodlawn Ave & 13th Pl station, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, train and Chicago 'L' fare from Matteson to Evanston?

    The ride from Matteson to Evanston costs $8.30.

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