How to get from Evanston to The Loop CTA by bus and train?

From Evanston to The Loop CTA by bus and train

To get from Evanston to The Loop CTA in Chicago, take the 201 bus from Ridge & Dempster (North) station to Church & Maple station. Next, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from Evanston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to The Loop CTA on the Moovit app.

63min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 201
201
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to The Loop CTA
Leaves from Ridge & Dempster (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridge & Dempster (North)
    ID 14240
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church & Maple
    ID 12680
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Loop CTA
    Walk to
    The Loop CTA
    760 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Evanston to The Loop CTA by bus and train via 250 and UP-N

To get from Evanston to The Loop CTA in Chicago, take the 250 bus from Dempster/Wesley station to Oak Ave & Davis St station. Next, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and train schedule from Evanston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to The Loop CTA on the Moovit app.

54min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to The Loop CTA
Leaves from Dempster/Wesley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster/Wesley
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oak Ave & Davis St
    ID 105
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Loop CTA
    Walk to
    The Loop CTA
    760 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to The Loop CTA

The distance between Evanston, Chicago and The Loop CTA, Chicago is approximately 13.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to The Loop CTA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Evanston to The Loop CTA

To check the bus and train schedule from Evanston to The Loop CTA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Evanston) and destination (The Loop CTA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Evanston to The Loop CTA by bus and train via 250 and UP-N

To get from Evanston to The Loop CTA in Chicago, take the 250 bus from Dempster/Wesley station to Oak Ave & Davis St station. Next, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and train schedule from Evanston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to The Loop CTA on the Moovit app.

54min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to The Loop CTA
Leaves from Dempster/Wesley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster/Wesley
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oak Ave & Davis St
    ID 105
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Loop CTA
    Walk to
    The Loop CTA
    760 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to The Loop CTA?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 201, Train line UP-N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Evanston to The Loop CTA?

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 250, Train line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Evanston and The Loop CTA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Evanston to The Loop CTA?

    The 201 bus line goes from Ridge & Dempster (North) station near Evanston in Evanston to Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North) station near The Loop CTA in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Evanston to The Loop CTA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Evanston in Evanston and The Loop CTA in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Evanston to get to The Loop CTA?

    Get on the 201 bus from the Ridge & Dempster (North) stop near Evanston in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Evanston and The Loop CTA?

    Get off the bus at the Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North) station, which is closest to The Loop CTA in Chicago.

  • When is the last train from Evanston to The Loop CTA?

    The last train from Evanston in Evanston to The Loop CTA in Chicago is the Union Pacific North line. It leaves the Evanston (Davis St.) station at 6:00 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Evanston to The Loop CTA?

    The ride from Evanston to The Loop CTA costs $6.00.

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