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How to get from Palatine to Evanston by bus?
From Palatine to Evanston by bus
To get from Palatine to Evanston in Chicago, take the 604 bus from Rand/Wilke station to Northwest Transportation Center station. Next, take the 208 bus from Northwest Transportation Center 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
604
208
Leaves from Rand/Wilke
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationPalatine - 2
604Wait for bus604Northwest Transportation Center - 3
Ride to bus stationNorthwest Transportation CenterID 2342717 min - 4
Walk to bus stationNorthwest Transportation CenterID 2035130 yd • 1 min - 5208Wait for bus208Davis Cta Station
- 6Ride to bus stationDodge Ave & Emerson St.ID 3733191 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Palatine to Evanston by bus via 604, 234 and PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
To get from Palatine to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 604 bus from Rand/Long Valley station to Buffalo Grove/Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 234 bus and finally take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Dempster St. & Evanston Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.30.
132min$2.30
604
234
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Leaves from Rand/Long Valley
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationRand/Long ValleyID 3687980 yd • 1 min
- 2604Wait for bus604Hintz/Buffalo Grove
- 3Ride to bus stationBuffalo Grove/ParkID 2266615 min
- 4234Wait for bus234Des Plaines Metra Station
- 5Ride to bus stationDes Plaines Metra StationID 2139437 min
- 6PULSE DEMPSTER LINEWait for busPULSE DEMPSTER LINEDavis Cta Station
- 7Ride to bus stationDempster St. & Evanston PlazaID 2148932 min
- 8Walk toEvanston0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Palatine to Evanston
The distance between Palatine, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 32.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palatine 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 Palatine
Palatine is located at Palatine, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Rand/Long Valley.
Bus stations close to Palatine:
- Rand/Long Valley
- Rand/Claremont/Long Valley
- Rand/Frontage
Public transit stations close to Evanston, Chicago
Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dodge & Emerson (South).
Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:
- Noyes
- Davis
- Foster
Train stations close to Evanston:
- Evanston (Davis St.)
- Central St.
Bus stations close to Evanston:
- Dodge & Emerson (South)
- Church St & Brown Ave
- Dodge & Church (South)
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- Crystal Lake to Evanston
- Darien to Evanston
- Elmhurst to Evanston
- Glendale Heights to Evanston
- Harvard to Evanston
- Homer Glen to Evanston
- Lake Forest to Evanston
- Lake In The Hills to Evanston
- Lombard to Evanston
- Northbrook to Evanston
- Oak Forest to Evanston
- Oak Park to Evanston
Alternative route from Palatine to Evanston by bus via 604, 234 and PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
To get from Palatine to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 604 bus from Rand/Long Valley station to Buffalo Grove/Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 234 bus and finally take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Dempster St. & Evanston Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.30.
132min$2.30
604
234
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Leaves from Rand/Long Valley
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationRand/Long ValleyID 3687980 yd • 1 min
- 2604Wait for bus604Hintz/Buffalo Grove
- 3Ride to bus stationBuffalo Grove/ParkID 2266615 min
- 4234Wait for bus234Des Plaines Metra Station
- 5Ride to bus stationDes Plaines Metra StationID 2139437 min
- 6PULSE DEMPSTER LINEWait for busPULSE DEMPSTER LINEDavis Cta Station
- 7Ride to bus stationDempster St. & Evanston PlazaID 2148932 min
- 8Walk toEvanston0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Palatine to Evanston?
The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 604, Bus line 208.
What is the alternative route to get from Palatine to Evanston?
The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 604, Bus line 234, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE.
Is there a direct bus between Palatine and Evanston in Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.
Which bus line goes from Palatine to Evanston in Chicago?
The 604 bus line goes from Northwest Transportation Center station near Palatine to Northwest Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Northwest Transportation Center station near Evanston in Chicago
How long does it take to travel from Palatine to Evanston in Chicago by bus?
The total travel time between Palatine and Evanston in Chicago by bus is about 1 hr 54 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Palatine to get to Evanston in Chicago?
Get on the 604 bus from the Northwest Transportation Center stop near Palatine in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Palatine and Evanston in Chicago?
Get off the bus at the Northwest Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.
How much is the bus fare from Palatine to Evanston?
The ride from Palatine to Evanston costs $2.30.
