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How to get from O'Hare to St. Francis Hospital by Chicago 'L' and train?

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from O'Hare to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 train lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from O'Hare station to Jefferson Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the UP-N train from Clybourn station to Main St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

67min$12.50
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to St. Francis Hospital
Leaves from O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    O'Hare
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #632| Chicago Otc
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clybourn
    11 min
  • 6
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #315| Waukegan
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Main St.
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to St. Francis Hospital
    Walk to
    St. Francis Hospital
    355 Ridge Ave
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from O'Hare to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from O'Hare station to Montrose-Blue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 78 bus and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Wilson station to South Boulevard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

86min$5.00
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 78
78
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to St. Francis Hospital
Leaves from O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    O'Hare
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Montrose-Blue
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montrose Blue Line Station (East)
    ID 11326
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Simonds & Wilson/Montrose (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (East)
    ID 18580
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Wilson
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    South Boulevard
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to St. Francis Hospital
    Walk to
    St. Francis Hospital
    355 Ridge Ave
    710 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from O'Hare to St. Francis Hospital

The distance between O'Hare, Evanston and St. Francis Hospital, Evanston is approximately 22.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from O'Hare to St. Francis Hospital by Chicago 'L' and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Evanston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to O'Hare

O'Hare is located at O'Hare, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures.

Bus stations close to O'Hare:

  • O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
  • Terminal 1 Vestibule 1e Upper Level
  • Terminal 1 Lower Level

Public transit stations close to St. Francis Hospital, Evanston

St. Francis Hospital is located at 355 Ridge Ave, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Chicago Avenue & South Blvd (Purple Line).

Chicago 'L' stations close to St. Francis Hospital:

  • Howard
  • Main
  • Jarvis

Train stations close to St. Francis Hospital:

  • Main St.

Bus stations close to St. Francis Hospital:

  • Chicago Avenue & South Blvd (Purple Line)
  • Chicago Ave & South Blvd
  • Ridge & Austin

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from O'Hare to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from O'Hare station to Montrose-Blue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 78 bus and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Wilson station to South Boulevard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

86min$5.00
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 78
78
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to St. Francis Hospital
Leaves from O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    O'Hare
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Montrose-Blue
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montrose Blue Line Station (East)
    ID 11326
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Simonds & Wilson/Montrose (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (East)
    ID 18580
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Wilson
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    South Boulevard
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to St. Francis Hospital
    Walk to
    St. Francis Hospital
    355 Ridge Ave
    710 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from O'Hare to St. Francis Hospital?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line UP-N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from O'Hare to St. Francis Hospital?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 78, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between O'Hare and St. Francis Hospital?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from O'Hare to St. Francis Hospital?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Forest Park station near O'Hare in Chicago to Jefferson Park station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Jefferson Park station near St. Francis Hospital in Evanston.

  • How long does it take to travel from O'Hare to St. Francis Hospital by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between O'Hare in Chicago and St. Francis Hospital in Evanston by Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near O'Hare to get to St. Francis Hospital?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Forest Park station near O'Hare in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between O'Hare and St. Francis Hospital?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Jefferson Park station, which is closest to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from O'Hare to St. Francis Hospital?

    The ride from O'Hare to St. Francis Hospital costs $12.50.

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