How to get from Aurora IL USA to Evanston by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Aurora IL USA to Evanston in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 250 bus from Davis St & Maple Ave station to Dempster St & Ridge Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    0.79 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #303| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Maple Ave
    ID 404
    80 yd • 2 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

Alternative route by bus and train via BNSF, UP-N and 201

To get from Aurora IL USA to Evanston in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 201 bus from Central Street & Broadway/Poplar station to Ridge & Dempster (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min.

161min
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    0.79 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #303| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central St.
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Street & Broadway/Poplar
    ID 12636
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridge & Dempster (South)
    ID 18709
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aurora IL USA to Evanston

The distance between Aurora IL USA, Evanston and Evanston, Evanston is approximately 50.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aurora IL USA to Evanston by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Evanston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Aurora IL USA

Aurora IL USA is located at Aurora IL USA, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Galena Blvd & Locust St.

Train stations close to Aurora IL USA:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora IL USA:

  • Galena Blvd & Locust St
  • Locust St & Galena Blvd
  • Galena Blvd & Lake St

Public transit stations close to Evanston, Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Ridge & Greenwood (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Davis
  • Main
  • Dempster

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Main St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Ridge & Greenwood (South)
  • Ridge & Greenwood
  • Dempster & Asbury

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via BNSF, UP-N and 201

To get from Aurora IL USA to Evanston in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 201 bus from Central Street & Broadway/Poplar station to Ridge & Dempster (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min.

161min
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    0.79 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #303| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central St.
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Street & Broadway/Poplar
    ID 12636
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridge & Dempster (South)
    ID 18709
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aurora IL USA to Evanston?

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 250.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aurora IL USA to Evanston?

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct train between Aurora IL USA and Evanston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aurora IL USA to Evanston?

    The BNSF train line goes from Aurora station near Aurora IL USA in Aurora to #1200| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Evanston station near Evanston in Evanston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Aurora IL USA to Evanston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Aurora IL USA in Aurora and Evanston in Evanston by train and bus is about 2 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aurora IL USA to get to Evanston?

    Get on the BNSF train from the Aurora station near Aurora IL USA in Aurora.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aurora IL USA and Evanston?

    Get off the train at the Evanston stop, which is closest to Evanston in Evanston.

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