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

From Evanston to Northlake by bus and train

To get from Evanston to Northlake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Thatcher Ave station to North Ave & Wolf Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

114min$9.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 309
309
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    1.07 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverforest
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Thatcher Ave
    ID 6877
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station North Ave & Wolf Rd
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
    ID 8855
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Evanston to Northlake by bus and train via UP-N, UP-W and 318

To get from Evanston to Northlake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & Wolf Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

121min$9.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 318
318
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    1.07 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station North Ave & Wolf Rd
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
    ID 8855
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Northlake

The distance between Evanston, Chicago and Northlake, Chicago is approximately 27.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Northlake 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 Northlake, Chicago

Northlake is located at Northlake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is North Ave & Wolf Rd.

Train stations close to Northlake:

  • Melrose Park
  • Mannheim
  • Bellwood

Bus stations close to Northlake:

  • North Ave & Wolf Rd
  • North Ave & Prater Ave
  • Wolf Rd & North Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Evanston to Northlake by bus and train via UP-N, UP-W and 318

To get from Evanston to Northlake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & Wolf Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

121min$9.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 318
318
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    1.07 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station North Ave & Wolf Rd
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
    ID 8855
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 309.

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

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 318.

  • Is there a direct train between Evanston and Northlake in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Evanston to Northlake in Chicago?

    The UP-N train line goes from Evanston (Davis St.) station near Evanston to #316| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #316| Chicago Otc station near Northlake in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Evanston and Northlake in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Evanston to get to Northlake in Chicago?

    Get on the UP-N train from the Evanston (Davis St.) station near Evanston in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Evanston and Northlake in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #316| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Northlake in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Evanston to Northlake?

    The ride from Evanston to Northlake costs $9.50.