How to get from Elmhurst Train Station to Evanston by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Elmhurst Train Station to Evanston by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elmhurst Train Station to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the UP-W train from Elmhurst station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 93 bus from Maple & Church (North) station to Dodge & Emerson (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Elmhurst Train Station may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

94min$8.00
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 93
93
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Elmhurst

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elmhurst Train Station
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #32| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maple & Church (North)
    ID 12675
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Logan Square Blue Line Station (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (South)
    ID 15543
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elmhurst Train Station to Evanston

The distance between Elmhurst Train Station, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 30 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elmhurst Train Station to Evanston by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Elmhurst Train Station to Evanston

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Elmhurst Train Station to Evanston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Elmhurst Train Station) and destination (Evanston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elmhurst Train Station to Evanston?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Train line UP-W, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 93.

  • Is there a direct train between Elmhurst Train Station and Evanston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elmhurst Train Station to Evanston?

    The UP-W train line goes from Chicago Otc station near Elmhurst Train Station in Elmhurst to Washington/Wells station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Washington/Wells station near Evanston in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elmhurst Train Station to Evanston by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Elmhurst Train Station in Elmhurst and Evanston in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Elmhurst Train Station to get to Evanston?

    Get on the UP-W train from the Chicago Otc station near Elmhurst Train Station in Elmhurst.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Elmhurst Train Station and Evanston?

    Get off the train at the Washington/Wells stop, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Elmhurst Train Station to Evanston?

    The ride from Elmhurst Train Station to Evanston costs $8.00.

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