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

By bus and train

To get from Naperville to Evanston in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Naperville station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 93 bus from Davis & Maple (West) station to Dodge & Emerson (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

117min$12.75
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 93
93
Leaves from Naperville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Naperville
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #303| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis & Maple (West)
    ID 12686
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Lawrence & Christiana (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Dodge & Emerson (South)
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (South)
    ID 15543
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Naperville to Evanston in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Naperville station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

128min$10.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Naperville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Naperville
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #303| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    1.07 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Naperville to Evanston

The distance between Naperville, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 42.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Naperville to Evanston by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Naperville

Naperville is located at Naperville, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Washington St & 8th St.

Bus stations close to Naperville:

  • Washington St & 8th St
  • Washington St & Benton Ave
  • Washington/Benton

Public transit stations close to Evanston, Chicago

Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dodge & Church (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Noyes
  • Davis
  • Foster

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dodge & Church (South)
  • Dodge Ave & Emerson St.
  • Emerson St & Dodge Ave

Related Routes

By train

To get from Naperville to Evanston in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Naperville station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

128min$10.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Naperville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Naperville
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #303| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    1.07 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Naperville to Evanston?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 93.

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

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct train between Naperville and Evanston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Naperville to Evanston?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1200| Chicago Union Station station near Naperville in Naperville to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Dodge & Emerson (South) station near Evanston in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Naperville in Naperville and Evanston in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1200| Chicago Union Station station near Naperville in Naperville.

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

    Get off the train at the Dodge & Emerson (South) stop, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Naperville to Evanston?

    The ride from Naperville to Evanston costs $12.75.

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