How to get from Northbrook to Evanston by bus?

From Northbrook to Evanston by bus

To get from Northbrook to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 626 bus from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd station to Columbus Pkwy / Riverwalk Dr & Milwaukee Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 272 bus and finally take the 208 bus from Golf Mill Station station to Dodge Ave & Emerson St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

114min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 626
626
Bus - 272
272
Bus - 208
208
Leaves from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd
    ID 1457
    1.17 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbus Pkwy / Riverwalk Dr & Milwaukee Ave
    ID 1467
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Columbus Pkwy / Riverwalk Dr
    ID 1533
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Golf Mill Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Mill Station
    ID 17945
    25 min
  • 7
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
    ID 37331
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Northbrook to Evanston by bus via 626, 234 and 208

To get from Northbrook to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 626 bus from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd station to Columbus Pkwy / Riverwalk Dr & Milwaukee Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 234 bus and finally take the 208 bus from River Rd & Golf Rd station to Dodge Ave & Emerson St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

168min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 626
626
Bus - 234
234
Bus - 208
208
Leaves from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd
    ID 1457
    1.17 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbus Pkwy / Riverwalk Dr & Milwaukee Ave
    ID 1467
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Columbus Pkwy / Riverwalk Dr
    ID 1533
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf/River
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River Rd & Golf Rd
    ID 20584
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
    ID 37331
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northbrook to Evanston

The distance between Northbrook, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 21.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northbrook to Evanston by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Northbrook

Northbrook is located at Northbrook, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd.

Train stations close to Northbrook:

  • Lake-Cook

Bus stations close to Northbrook:

  • Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd
  • Lake Cook Rd & Takeda Pkwy / Pointe Dr
  • Lake Cook Rd & Wilmot Rd

Public transit stations close to Evanston, Chicago

Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Church St & Dodge Ave.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Noyes
  • Davis
  • Foster

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Church St & Dodge Ave
  • Dodge & Church (South)
  • Dodge Ave & Church St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Northbrook to Evanston by bus via 626, 234 and 208

To get from Northbrook to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 626 bus from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd station to Columbus Pkwy / Riverwalk Dr & Milwaukee Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 234 bus and finally take the 208 bus from River Rd & Golf Rd station to Dodge Ave & Emerson St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

168min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 626
626
Bus - 234
234
Bus - 208
208
Leaves from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd
    ID 1457
    1.17 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbus Pkwy / Riverwalk Dr & Milwaukee Ave
    ID 1467
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Columbus Pkwy / Riverwalk Dr
    ID 1533
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf/River
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River Rd & Golf Rd
    ID 20584
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
    ID 37331
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 626, Bus line 272, Bus line 208.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Northbrook to Evanston?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 626, Bus line 234, Bus line 208.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

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

    The 626 bus line goes from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd station near Northbrook to Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point station near Evanston in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Northbrook to Evanston in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Northbrook and Evanston in Chicago by bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 626 bus from the Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd stop near Northbrook in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point stop, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Northbrook to Evanston?

    The ride from Northbrook to Evanston costs $2.30.

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