How to get from Evanston to Lake In The Hills by bus and train?

From Evanston to Lake In The Hills by bus and train

To get from Evanston to Lake In The Hills in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Dempster St & Dodge Ave station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 550 bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station station to Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

169min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 550
550
Leaves from Dempster St & Dodge Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Dodge Ave
    ID 21512
    0.76 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr
    ID 35889
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Evanston to Lake In The Hills by bus and train via 206, PULSE DEMPSTER LINE and UP-NW

To get from Evanston to Lake In The Hills in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 206 bus from Dodge & Emerson (South) station to Dodge & Dempster (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Pingree Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $6.30.

148min$6.30
Bus - 206
206
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Lake In The Hills
Leaves from Dodge & Emerson (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Dempster (South)
    ID 18015
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Dodge Ave
    ID 21512
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pingree Road
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake In The Hills
    Walk to
    Lake In The Hills
    2.23 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Lake In The Hills

The distance between Evanston, Chicago and Lake In The Hills, Chicago is approximately 39.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Lake In The Hills 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 Lake In The Hills, Chicago

Lake In The Hills is located at Lake In The Hills, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr.

Train stations close to Lake In The Hills:

  • Crystal Lake
  • Pingree Road

Bus stations close to Lake In The Hills:

  • Pyott Rd & Jennings Dr
  • Virginia Rd & Main St
  • Virginia Rd & Berkshire Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route from Evanston to Lake In The Hills by bus and train via 206, PULSE DEMPSTER LINE and UP-NW

To get from Evanston to Lake In The Hills in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 206 bus from Dodge & Emerson (South) station to Dodge & Dempster (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Pingree Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $6.30.

148min$6.30
Bus - 206
206
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Lake In The Hills
Leaves from Dodge & Emerson (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Dempster (South)
    ID 18015
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Dodge Ave
    ID 21512
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pingree Road
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake In The Hills
    Walk to
    Lake In The Hills
    2.23 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Lake In The Hills?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 550.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Evanston to Lake In The Hills?

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Lake In The Hills in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Evanston to Lake In The Hills in Chicago?

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus line goes from Dempster St & Dodge Ave station near Evanston to O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 station near Lake In The Hills in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Evanston to Lake In The Hills in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Evanston and Lake In The Hills in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Evanston to get to Lake In The Hills in Chicago?

    Get on the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from the Dempster St & Dodge Ave stop near Evanston in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Evanston and Lake In The Hills in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 stop, which is closest to Lake In The Hills in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Evanston to Lake In The Hills?

    The ride from Evanston to Lake In The Hills costs $7.75.