How to get from Navy Pier to Evanston by Chicago 'L' and bus?

Navy Pier to Evanston - Bus Schedule

The 66 bus from Navy Pier to Evanston usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-4 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 10 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Navy Pier to Evanston by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Navy Pier to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 66 bus from Navy Pier Terminal (North) station to Wells & Chicago (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 208 bus from Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B station to Emerson St & Dodge Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Navy Pier may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

70min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 66
66
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Navy Pier Terminal (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
    ID 14161
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Chicago & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wells & Chicago (South)
    ID 18803
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago (Brown/Purple)
    120 yd • 2 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
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B
    ID 402
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerson St & Dodge Ave
    ID 37336
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Navy Pier to Evanston

The distance between Navy Pier, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 14.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Navy Pier 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 Navy Pier to Evanston

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Navy Pier to Evanston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Navy Pier) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Navy Pier to Evanston?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 66, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 208.

  • Is there a direct bus between Navy Pier and Evanston in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Navy Pier to Evanston in Chicago?

    The 66 bus line goes from Navy Pier Terminal (North) station near Navy Pier to Wells & Chicago (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Wells & Chicago (South) station near Evanston in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Navy Pier and Evanston in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Navy Pier to get to Evanston in Chicago?

    Get on the 66 bus from the Navy Pier Terminal (North) stop near Navy Pier in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Navy Pier and Evanston in Chicago?

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

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

    The ride from Navy Pier to Evanston costs $2.25.

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