How to get from Oak Park to Evanston by bus?

Oak Park to Evanston - Bus Schedule

The 86 bus from Oak Park to Evanston runs from 5:59 AM to 9:45 PM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 46 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Oak Park to Evanston by bus

To get from Oak Park to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 86 bus from Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East) station to Nagle & Haft (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE 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 46 min. The ride fare is $2.55. The bus schedule from Oak Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

106min$2.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 86
86
Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
Bus - 208
208
Leaves from Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
    ID 11723
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nagle & Haft (North)
    ID 9710
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee/Nagle/Devon
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINEPULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Golf Mill Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Mill Station
    ID 17945
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B
  • 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
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Public transit directions from Oak Park to Evanston

The distance between Oak Park, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 22.58 mi, which can typically be traveled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Park to Evanston by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Oak Park to Evanston

To check the bus schedule from Oak Park to Evanston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Oak Park) and destination (Evanston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oak Park to Evanston?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE, Bus line 208.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oak Park to Evanston in Chicago?

    The 86 bus line goes from Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East) station near Oak Park to Nagle & Haft (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Nagle & Haft (North) station near Evanston in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Oak Park and Evanston in Chicago by bus is about 1 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the 86 bus from the Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East) stop near Oak Park in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Oak Park and Evanston in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Nagle & Haft (North) stop, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Oak Park to Evanston?

    The ride from Oak Park to Evanston costs $2.55.

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