How to get from Oak Park to Evanston by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Oak Park to Evanston by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Oak Park to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Ridgeland station to Clark/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 93 bus from Davis Purple Line Station (South) station to Dodge & Emerson (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Oak Park may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

104min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 93
93
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Ridgeland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    28 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
    ID 14409
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Logan Square Blue Line Station (South)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (South)
    ID 15543
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oak Park to Evanston by Chicago 'L' and bus via GREEN LINE, PURPLE LINE and 208

To get from Oak Park to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Ridgeland station to Clark/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 208 bus from Davis Cta Station station to Emerson St & Dodge Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Oak Park may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

105min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Ridgeland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    28 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerson St & Dodge Ave
    ID 37336
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    70 yd • 1 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 23.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Park to Evanston by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Oak Park to Evanston

To check the Chicago 'L' and 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 Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and 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 Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Oak Park to Evanston by Chicago 'L' and bus via GREEN LINE, PURPLE LINE and 208

To get from Oak Park to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Ridgeland station to Clark/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 208 bus from Davis Cta Station station to Emerson St & Dodge Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Oak Park may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

105min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Ridgeland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    28 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerson St & Dodge Ave
    ID 37336
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 93.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oak Park to Evanston?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 208.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

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

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Ridgeland station near Oak Park to East 63rd-Cottage Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till East 63rd-Cottage Grove station near Evanston in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Oak Park and Evanston in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Ridgeland station near Oak Park in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Oak Park and Evanston in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the East 63rd-Cottage Grove stop, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Oak Park to Evanston?

    The ride from Oak Park to Evanston costs $2.50.

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