How to get from Arlington Heights to Evanston by bus and train?

From Arlington Heights to Evanston by bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Evanston in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Arlington Heights station to Clybourn 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 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

90min$9.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Arlington Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arlington Heights
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #602| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clybourn
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #303| Kenosha
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Maple Ave
    ID 404
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Ridge Ave
    ID 21505
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Arlington Heights to Evanston by train

To get from Arlington Heights to Evanston in Evanston, take the UP-NW train from Arlington Heights station to Clybourn station. Next, take the UP-N train from Clybourn station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

96min$7.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Arlington Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arlington Heights
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #602| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clybourn
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #303| Kenosha
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    0.72 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington Heights to Evanston

The distance between Arlington Heights, Evanston and Evanston, Evanston is approximately 30.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington Heights 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 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

From Arlington Heights to Evanston by train

To get from Arlington Heights to Evanston in Evanston, take the UP-NW train from Arlington Heights station to Clybourn station. Next, take the UP-N train from Clybourn station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

96min$7.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Arlington Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arlington Heights
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #602| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clybourn
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #303| Kenosha
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    0.72 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arlington Heights to Evanston?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 250.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington Heights to Evanston?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct train between Arlington Heights and Evanston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Arlington Heights to Evanston?

    The UP-NW train line goes from Arlington Heights station near Arlington Heights in Chicago to #602| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #602| Chicago Otc station near Evanston in Evanston.

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

    The total travel time between Arlington Heights in Chicago and Evanston in Evanston by train and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Arlington Heights to get to Evanston?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the Arlington Heights station near Arlington Heights in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Arlington Heights and Evanston?

    Get off the train at the #602| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Evanston in Evanston.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Arlington Heights to Evanston?

    The ride from Arlington Heights to Evanston costs $9.50.

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