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

From Naperville to Evanston by bus and train

To get from Naperville to Evanston in Evanston, 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 201 bus from Davis & Benson station to Ridge/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

115min$12.75
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 201
201
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
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 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
    #319| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis & Benson
    ID 14405
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridge/Lake
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    Ashland Avenue
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Naperville to Evanston by train

To get from Naperville to Evanston in Evanston, 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 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

118min$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
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 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
    #319| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    Ashland Avenue
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Naperville to Evanston

The distance between Naperville, Evanston and Evanston, Evanston is approximately 41.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Naperville 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 Naperville

Naperville is located at Naperville, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St & 5th Ave.

Bus stations close to Naperville:

  • Washington St & 5th Ave
  • Washington St & 8th St
  • Washington/Benton

Public transit stations close to Evanston, Evanston

Evanston is located at Ashland Avenue, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Church & Wesley.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Foster
  • Davis
  • Dempster

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Main St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Church & Wesley
  • Lake & Wesley
  • Davis St & Asbury Ave

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From Naperville to Evanston by train

To get from Naperville to Evanston in Evanston, 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 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

118min$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
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 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
    #319| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    Ashland Avenue
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Train line UP-N, Bus line 201.

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

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Train 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 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Naperville to Evanston?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1246| 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 Chicago Union Station station near Evanston in Evanston.

  • 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 Evanston by train and bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1246| 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 Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Evanston in Evanston.

  • 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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