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How to get from Lake Villa to Evanston by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Lake Villa to Evanston in Evanston, take the NCS train from Lake Villa station to O'Hare Transfer station. Next, take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 station to Dempster St & Dodge Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

134min$5.75
Walk to train station
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Lake Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lake Villa
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #100| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    O'Hare Transfer
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
    ID 37590
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Dodge Ave
    ID 21490
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Villa to Evanston

The distance between Lake Villa, Evanston and Evanston, Evanston is approximately 46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Villa 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 Lake Villa

Lake Villa is located at North Milwaukee Avenue, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Lake Villa.

Train stations close to Lake Villa:

  • Lake Villa
  • Round Lake Beach

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)

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Villa to Evanston?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Lake Villa and Evanston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lake Villa to Evanston?

    The NCS train line goes from Lake Villa station near Lake Villa in Lake Villa to #100| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #100| Chicago Union Station station near Evanston in Evanston.

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

    The total travel time between Lake Villa in Lake Villa and Evanston in Evanston by train and bus is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the NCS train from the Lake Villa station near Lake Villa in Lake Villa.

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

    Get off the train at the #100| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Evanston in Evanston.

  • How much is the train fare from Lake Villa to Evanston?

    The ride from Lake Villa to Evanston costs $5.75.

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