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

From Evanston to Itasca by bus and train

To get from Evanston to Itasca in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 208 bus from Dodge Ave & Emerson St. station to Davis Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Itasca station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

134min$11.25
Bus - 208
208
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Itasca
Leaves from Dodge Ave & Emerson St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Itasca
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Itasca
    Walk to
    Itasca
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Evanston to Itasca by bus and train via 93, UP-N and MD-W

To get from Evanston to Itasca in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 93 bus from Dodge & Emerson (North) station to Davis Purple Line Station (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Itasca station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

143min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 93
93
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Itasca
Leaves from Dodge & Emerson (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (North)
    ID 12697
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
    ID 14409
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Itasca
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Itasca
    Walk to
    Itasca
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Itasca

The distance between Evanston, Chicago and Itasca, Chicago is approximately 36.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Itasca 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 Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dodge & Emerson (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 & Emerson (South)
  • Dodge & Emerson (North)
  • Emerson St & Dodge Ave

Public transit stations close to Itasca, Chicago

Itasca is located at Itasca, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Itasca.

Train stations close to Itasca:

  • Itasca
  • Medinah
  • Wood Dale

Related Routes

Alternative route from Evanston to Itasca by bus and train via 93, UP-N and MD-W

To get from Evanston to Itasca in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 93 bus from Dodge & Emerson (North) station to Davis Purple Line Station (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Itasca station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

143min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 93
93
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Itasca
Leaves from Dodge & Emerson (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (North)
    ID 12697
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
    ID 14409
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Itasca
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Itasca
    Walk to
    Itasca
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line UP-N, Bus line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 93, Bus line UP-N, Bus line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Itasca in Chicago?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Evanston to Itasca in Chicago?

    The 208 bus line goes from Davis Cta Station station near Evanston to Davis Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Davis Cta Station station near Itasca in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Evanston to Itasca in Chicago by bus and train?

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

  • Where do I get on the bus near Evanston to get to Itasca in Chicago?

    Get on the 208 bus from the Davis Cta Station stop near Evanston in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Evanston and Itasca in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Davis Cta Station station, which is closest to Itasca in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Evanston to Itasca?

    The ride from Evanston to Itasca costs $11.25.