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How to get from The Loop CTA to Evanston by Chicago 'L'?

From The Loop CTA to Evanston by Chicago 'L'

To get from The Loop CTA to Evanston in Evanston, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Uic-Halsted station to Washington-Blue station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Lake (Red) station to Howard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

104min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Uic-Halsted

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Uic-Halsted
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    2.16 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From The Loop CTA to Evanston by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from The Loop CTA to Evanston in Evanston, take the 20 bus from Halsted & Madison (North) station to Washington & State (East) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Lake (Red) station to Howard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

108min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Halsted & Madison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & Madison (North)
    ID 440
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & State (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    2.16 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from The Loop CTA to Evanston

The distance between The Loop CTA, Evanston and Evanston, Evanston is approximately 14.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Loop CTA to Evanston by Chicago 'L', so no matter how you choose to travel in Evanston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to The Loop CTA

The Loop CTA is located at The Loop CTA, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Jackson & Peoria (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to The Loop CTA:

  • Uic-Halsted
  • Clinton (Green/Pink)
  • Clinton-Blue

Train stations close to The Loop CTA:

  • Chicago Union Station
  • Chicago Otc

Bus stations close to The Loop CTA:

  • Jackson & Peoria (East)
  • Halsted & Jackson (South)
  • Halsted & Jackson (North)

Public transit stations close to Evanston, Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Evanston 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)

From The Loop CTA to Evanston by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from The Loop CTA to Evanston in Evanston, take the 20 bus from Halsted & Madison (North) station to Washington & State (East) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Lake (Red) station to Howard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

108min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Halsted & Madison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & Madison (North)
    ID 440
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & State (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    2.16 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from The Loop CTA to Evanston?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from The Loop CTA to Evanston?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between The Loop CTA and Evanston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from The Loop CTA to Evanston?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Uic-Halsted station near The Loop CTA in Chicago to O'Hare station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till O'Hare station near Evanston in Evanston.

  • How long does it take to travel from The Loop CTA to Evanston by Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between The Loop CTA in Chicago and Evanston in Evanston by Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near The Loop CTA to get to Evanston?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Uic-Halsted station near The Loop CTA in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between The Loop CTA and Evanston?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the O'Hare station, which is closest to Evanston in Evanston.

  • When is the first train from The Loop CTA to Evanston?

    The first train from The Loop CTA in Chicago to Evanston in Evanston is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Chicago Otc station at 7:35 PM.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from The Loop CTA to Evanston?

    The ride from The Loop CTA to Evanston costs $2.50.

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