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

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 53 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

113min$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
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    850 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Tinley Park to Evanston in 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 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

137min$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
    120 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
    180 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, Evanston and Evanston, Evanston is approximately 36.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 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.

Public transit stations close to Tinley Park

Tinley Park is located at Oak Park Avenue, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Oak Park Ave & 175th St.

Train stations close to Tinley Park:

  • Tinley-80th
  • Tinley Park

Bus stations close to Tinley Park:

  • Oak Park Ave & 175th St
  • Oak Park Ave & South St / Hickory St
  • Oak Park Ave & 173rd Pl / North St

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:

  • Davis
  • Main
  • Dempster

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Main St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dempster & Asbury
  • Dempster St & Ridge Ave
  • Dempster St & Wesley Ave

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Tinley Park to Evanston in 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 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

137min$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
    120 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
    180 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 113 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus 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 53 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 in 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 in Tinley Park and Evanston in Evanston by train and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 53 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 in 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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