How to get from Winnetka to Evanston by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Winnetka to Evanston in Evanston, take the UP-N train from Winnetka station to Main St. station. Next, take the 201 bus from Ridge & Washington station to Ridge & Dempster (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min.

38min
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Winnetka

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Winnetka
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Main St.
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridge & Washington
    ID 14260
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Central Street & Cowper
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridge & Dempster (North)
    ID 14240
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

Take one direct train from Winnetka to Evanston in Evanston: take the UP-N train from Winnetka station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min.

39min
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Winnetka

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Winnetka
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    0.72 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Winnetka to Evanston

The distance between Winnetka, Evanston and Evanston, Evanston is approximately 7.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Winnetka 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 Winnetka

Winnetka is located at Birch Street, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Green Bay Rd & Pine St.

Train stations close to Winnetka:

  • Winnetka
  • Hubbard Woods
  • Kenilworth

Bus stations close to Winnetka:

  • Green Bay Rd & Pine St
  • Elm St & Birch St
  • Elm St & Green Bay Rd (At Chestnut St)

Public transit stations close to Evanston, Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Oak Ave & Dempster St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Davis
  • Dempster
  • Main

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Main St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Oak Ave & Dempster St
  • Ridge & Dempster (North)
  • Dempster & Ridge

Related Routes

By train

Take one direct train from Winnetka to Evanston in Evanston: take the UP-N train from Winnetka station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min.

39min
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Winnetka

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Winnetka
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    12 min
  • 4
    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 Winnetka to Evanston?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line 201.

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

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct train between Winnetka and Evanston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Winnetka to Evanston?

    The UP-N train line goes from Winnetka station near Winnetka in Winnetka to #300| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Evanston station near Evanston in Evanston.

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

    The total travel time between Winnetka in Winnetka and Evanston in Evanston by train and bus is about 38 min.

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

    Get on the UP-N train from the Winnetka station near Winnetka in Winnetka.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Winnetka to Evanston?

    The first bus from Winnetka in Winnetka to Evanston in Evanston is Green Bay Road. It leaves the Green Bay Rd & Pine St stop at 1:26 AM.

  • When is the first train from Winnetka to Evanston?

    The first train from Winnetka in Winnetka to Evanston in Evanston is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Winnetka station at 11:43 PM.

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