How to get from Oak Park to Evanston by bus?

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 Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 270 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 51 min. The ride fare is $2.55.

111min$2.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 86
86
Bus - 270
270
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
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
    ID 14170
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Imlay St
    ID 21914
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 270270
    Wait for bus
    270
    Glenbrook Hospital
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Mill Station
    ID 17945
    18 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 Oak Park to Evanston by bus via 86, PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE and 208

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 51 min. The ride fare is $2.55.

111min$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
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee/Nagle/Devon
    150 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 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
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Public transit directions from Oak Park to Evanston
The distance between Oak Park, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 22.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 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.
Public transit stations close to Oak Park

Oak Park is located at Oak Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake St & Harvey Ave.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Oak Park:

  • Austin (Green)
  • Oak Park (Green)
  • Central (Green)

Train stations close to Oak Park:

  • Oakpark

Bus stations close to Oak Park:

  • Lake St & Harvey Ave
  • Lake St & Lombard Ave
  • Lake Street & Lombard (East)
Public transit stations close to Evanston, Chicago

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Davis
  • Foster
  • Noyes

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dodge & Lyons (South)
  • Dodge Ave & Lyons St
  • Church St & Dodge Ave
Related Routes

Alternative route from Oak Park to Evanston by bus via 86, PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE and 208

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 51 min. The ride fare is $2.55.

111min$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
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee/Nagle/Devon
    150 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 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
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 270, Bus line 208.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 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 travelling time is 1 hr 51 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 Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw) 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 51 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 travelling between Oak Park and Evanston in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw) 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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