How to get from Magnificent Mile to Evanston by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Magnificent Mile to Evanston in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 125 bus from Michigan & Superior station to Wells & Merchandise Mart (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 250 bus from Davis Cta Station station to Dempster St & Ridge Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

63min$2.25
Bus - 125
125
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Michigan & Superior

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Magnificent Mile
  • 2
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wells & Merchandise Mart (South)
    ID 4628
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Ridge Ave
    ID 21505
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Magnificent Mile to Evanston in Evanston, take the 147 bus from Michigan & Huron (North) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal station. Next, take the 201 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Ridge & Dempster (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

71min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 147
147
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Michigan & Huron (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Huron (North)
    ID 1125
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridge & Dempster (North)
    ID 14240
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Magnificent Mile to Evanston

The distance between Magnificent Mile, Evanston and Evanston, Evanston is approximately 14.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Magnificent Mile to Evanston by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Evanston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Magnificent Mile

Magnificent Mile is located at Magnificent Mile, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Michigan & Superior.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Magnificent Mile:

  • Clark/Division
  • Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
  • Chicago (Brown/Purple)

Bus stations close to Magnificent Mile:

  • Michigan & Superior
  • Michigan Ave & Superior St
  • Michigan & Chicago (North)

Public transit stations close to Evanston, Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Oak Ave & Dempster St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Main
  • Dempster
  • Davis

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Main St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Oak Ave & Dempster St
  • Ridge & Dempster (North)
  • Dempster & Ridge

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Magnificent Mile to Evanston in Evanston, take the 147 bus from Michigan & Huron (North) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal station. Next, take the 201 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Ridge & Dempster (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

71min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 147
147
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Michigan & Huron (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Huron (North)
    ID 1125
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridge & Dempster (North)
    ID 14240
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Magnificent Mile to Evanston?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 125, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 250.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Magnificent Mile to Evanston?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 147, Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct bus between Magnificent Mile and Evanston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Magnificent Mile to Evanston?

    The 125 bus line goes from Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station near Magnificent Mile in Chicago to Wells & Merchandise Mart (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Wells & Merchandise Mart (South) station near Evanston in Evanston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Magnificent Mile to Evanston by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Magnificent Mile in Chicago and Evanston in Evanston by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Magnificent Mile to get to Evanston?

    Get on the 125 bus from the Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) stop near Magnificent Mile in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Magnificent Mile and Evanston?

    Get off the bus at the Wells & Merchandise Mart (South) stop, which is closest to Evanston in Evanston.

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

    The ride from Magnificent Mile to Evanston costs $2.25.

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