How to get from Uptown to Evanston by Chicago 'L'?

By Chicago 'L'

Take one direct Chicago 'L' from Uptown to Evanston in Evanston: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Wilson station to Howard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

69min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Wilson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Wilson
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    2.16 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Uptown to Evanston in Evanston, take the 81 bus from Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West) station to Wilson & Clark (West) station. Next, take the 22 bus from Clark & Wilson (North) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

101min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 81
81
Bus - 22
22
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West)
    ID 4941
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilson & Clark (West)
    ID 4947
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clark & Wilson (North)
    ID 1936
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    2.18 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Uptown to Evanston

The distance between Uptown, Evanston and Evanston, Evanston is approximately 6.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Uptown 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 Uptown

Uptown is located at Uptown, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Wilson & Hazel (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Uptown:

  • Argyle
  • Montrose (Brown)
  • Sheridan

Train stations close to Uptown:

  • Ravenswood

Bus stations close to Uptown:

  • Wilson & Hazel (East)
  • Sheridan & Wilson (North)
  • Wilson & Sheridan (East)

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)

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Uptown to Evanston in Evanston, take the 81 bus from Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West) station to Wilson & Clark (West) station. Next, take the 22 bus from Clark & Wilson (North) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

101min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 81
81
Bus - 22
22
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West)
    ID 4941
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilson & Clark (West)
    ID 4947
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clark & Wilson (North)
    ID 1936
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    2.18 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line 22.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Uptown and Evanston?

    Yes, there’s a direct Chicago 'L' going from Uptown in Chicago to Evanston in Evanston in 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Uptown to Evanston?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Wilson station near Uptown in Chicago to Howard station near Evanston in Evanston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Uptown to Evanston by Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Uptown in Chicago and Evanston in Evanston by Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Uptown to get to Evanston?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the Wilson station near Uptown in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Uptown to Evanston?

    The ride from Uptown to Evanston costs $2.50.

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