How to get from Evanston to Deerfield by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Evanston to Deerfield in Deerfield, take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Ridge Ave station to Dempster St & Lehigh Ave station. Next, take the MD-N train from Morton Grove station to Deerfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

83min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Deerfield
Leaves from Dempster St & Ridge Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Ridge Ave
    ID 21505
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Lehigh Ave
    ID 21561
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Morton Grove
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2101| Lake Forest
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deerfield
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Deerfield
    Walk to
    Deerfield
    Elder Lane
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Evanston to Deerfield in Deerfield, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Deerfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

172min$10.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Deerfield
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2101| Lake Forest
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deerfield
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Deerfield
    Walk to
    Deerfield
    Elder Lane
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Deerfield

The distance between Evanston, Deerfield and Deerfield, Deerfield is approximately 16.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Deerfield by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Deerfield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Deerfield and the nearest public transit station is Dempster & Asbury.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Dempster
  • Davis
  • Main

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Main St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dempster & Asbury
  • Dempster St & Ridge Ave
  • Ridge & Dempster (South)

Public transit stations close to Deerfield, Deerfield

Deerfield is located at Elder Lane, Deerfield and the nearest public transit station is Deerfield Rd & Rosemary Terrace.

Train stations close to Deerfield:

  • Deerfield
  • Lake-Cook
  • Highland Park

Bus stations close to Deerfield:

  • Deerfield Rd & Rosemary Terrace
  • Deerfield Rd & Waukegan Rd
  • Deerfield Metra (Park Ave & Jewett Park Dr)

Related Routes

By train

To get from Evanston to Deerfield in Deerfield, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Deerfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

172min$10.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-NMD-N
Walk to Deerfield
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2101| Lake Forest
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deerfield
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Deerfield
    Walk to
    Deerfield
    Elder Lane
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Deerfield?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line MD-N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Evanston to Deerfield?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line MD-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Deerfield?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Evanston to Deerfield?

    The 250 bus line goes from Dempster St & Ridge Ave station near Evanston in Evanston to O'Hare Mmf Bay 8 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Deerfield station near Deerfield in Deerfield.

  • How long does it take to travel from Evanston to Deerfield by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Evanston in Evanston and Deerfield in Deerfield by bus and train is about 1 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the 250 bus from the Dempster St & Ridge Ave stop near Evanston in Evanston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Deerfield station, which is closest to Deerfield in Deerfield.

  • How much is the bus fare from Evanston to Deerfield?

    The ride from Evanston to Deerfield costs $5.75.

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