How to get from Tinley Park to Evanston by Chicago 'L' and train?

From Tinley Park to Evanston by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Tinley Park to Evanston in Evanston, take the RI train from Tinley Park station to Lasalle Street station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Lasalle/Van Buren station to Dempster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Tinley Park may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

109min$8.00
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Tinley Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tinley Park
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Dempster
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    850 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Tinley Park to Evanston by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Tinley Park to Evanston you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the RI train from Tinley Park station to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 201 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Ridge & Dempster (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Tinley Park may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

115min$6.25
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Tinley Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tinley Park
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Sox-35th
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridge & Dempster (North)
    ID 14240
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tinley Park to Evanston

The distance between Tinley Park and Evanston is approximately 36.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tinley Park to Evanston by Chicago 'L' and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Evanston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Train schedule from Tinley Park to Evanston

To check the Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Tinley Park to Evanston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tinley Park) and destination (Evanston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' 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' and train schedules.

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From Tinley Park to Evanston by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Tinley Park to Evanston you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the RI train from Tinley Park station to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 201 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Ridge & Dempster (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Tinley Park may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Evanston on the Moovit app.

115min$6.25
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Tinley Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tinley Park
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Sox-35th
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridge & Dempster (North)
    ID 14240
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tinley Park to Evanston?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Train line RI, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tinley Park to Evanston?

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Train line RI, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct train between Tinley Park and Evanston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Tinley Park to Evanston?

    The RI train line goes from Tinley Park station near Tinley Park in Tinley Park to #412| Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till #412| Lasalle Street station near Evanston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tinley Park to Evanston by train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Tinley Park and Evanston by train and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the RI train from the Tinley Park station near Tinley Park in Tinley Park.

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

    Get off the train at the #412| Lasalle Street station, which is closest to Evanston.

  • How much is the train fare from Tinley Park to Evanston?

    The ride from Tinley Park to Evanston costs $8.00.

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