How to get from Evanston to Matteson by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Evanston to Matteson in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Foster station to Washington/Wabash station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ME train and finally take the 357 bus from 211th St Metra (Olympian Way & Lincoln Hwy) station to Lincoln Mall Dr & 4451 Lincoln Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

146min$8.30
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - MEME
Bus - 357
357
Leaves from Foster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    211th St.
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    211th St Metra (Olympian Way & Lincoln Hwy)
    ID 3521
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 357357
    Wait for bus
    357
    Southwick Dr & Stoneridge Ct
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Lincoln Mall Dr & 4451 Lincoln Hwy
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Mall Dr & 4451 Lincoln Hwy
    ID 37163
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 93, PURPLE LINE and ME

To get from Evanston to Matteson in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 93 bus from Dodge & Emerson (North) station to Davis Purple Line Station (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to 211th St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

146min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 93
93
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - MEME
Walk to Matteson
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 Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    211th St.
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Matteson
    Walk to
    Matteson
    1.38 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Matteson

The distance between Evanston, Chicago and Matteson, Chicago is approximately 43.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Matteson by Chicago 'L', 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:

  • Foster
  • Davis
  • Noyes

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Central St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dodge & Emerson (South)
  • Dodge & Emerson (North)
  • Emerson St & Dodge Ave

Public transit stations close to Matteson, Chicago

Matteson is located at Matteson, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lindenwood Dr & Lincoln Hwy.

Train stations close to Matteson:

  • 211th St.
  • Matteson
  • Richton Park

Bus stations close to Matteson:

  • Lindenwood Dr & Lincoln Hwy
  • 4167 Lincoln Hwy
  • 4064 Lincoln Hwy

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 93, PURPLE LINE and ME

To get from Evanston to Matteson in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 93 bus from Dodge & Emerson (North) station to Davis Purple Line Station (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to 211th St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

146min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 93
93
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - MEME
Walk to Matteson
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 Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    211th St.
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Matteson
    Walk to
    Matteson
    1.38 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line ME, Bus line 357.

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

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 93, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line ME.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Evanston and Matteson in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Evanston to Matteson in Chicago?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Foster station near Evanston to Linden station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Linden station near Matteson in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Evanston to Matteson in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Evanston and Matteson in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Evanston to get to Matteson in Chicago?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Foster station near Evanston in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Evanston and Matteson in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Linden stop, which is closest to Matteson in Chicago.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Evanston to Matteson?

    The ride from Evanston to Matteson costs $8.30.

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