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

By bus and train

To get from Evanston to Lemont in Lemont, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Ridge Ave station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the HC train from Chicago Union Station station to Lemont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

208min$13.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - HCHC
Walk to Lemont
Leaves from Dempster St & Ridge Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Ridge Ave
    ID 21505
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    41 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
    #652| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #915| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lemont
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lemont
    Walk to
    Lemont
    West New Avenue
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Evanston to Lemont in Lemont, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the HC train from Chicago Union Station station to Lemont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

152min$9.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - HCHC
Walk to Lemont
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #342| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #915| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lemont
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lemont
    Walk to
    Lemont
    West New Avenue
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Lemont

The distance between Evanston, Lemont and Lemont, Lemont is approximately 52.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 208 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Lemont by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lemont – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Lemont and the nearest public transit station is Dempster & Asbury.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Dempster
  • Davis
  • Main

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Main St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dempster & Asbury
  • Dempster St & Ridge Ave
  • Ridge & Dempster (South)

Public transit stations close to Lemont, Lemont

Lemont is located at West New Avenue, Lemont and the nearest public transit station is Lemont Metra Station (Drop Off Only).

Train stations close to Lemont:

  • Lemont

Bus stations close to Lemont:

  • Lemont Metra Station (Drop Off Only)

By train

To get from Evanston to Lemont in Lemont, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the HC train from Chicago Union Station station to Lemont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

152min$9.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - HCHC
Walk to Lemont
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #342| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #915| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lemont
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lemont
    Walk to
    Lemont
    West New Avenue
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 208 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line HC.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line HC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Lemont?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Evanston to Lemont?

    The 250 bus line goes from Dempster St & Ridge Ave station near Evanston in Evanston to O'Hare Mmf Bay 8 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lemont station near Lemont in Lemont.

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

    The total travel time between Evanston in Evanston and Lemont in Lemont by bus and train is about 3 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Evanston to get to Lemont?

    Get on the 250 bus from the Dempster St & Ridge Ave stop near Evanston in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Evanston and Lemont?

    Get off the bus at the Lemont station, which is closest to Lemont in Lemont.

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

    The ride from Evanston to Lemont costs $13.00.

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