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

By bus

To get from The Loop CTA to Evanston in Evanston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 20 bus from Halsted & Madison (North) station to Washington & State (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 22 bus and finally take the 201 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Ridge & Dempster (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

83min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Bus - 22
22
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Halsted & Madison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & Madison (North)
    ID 440
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & State (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 14227
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Central Street & Cowper
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridge & Dempster (North)
    ID 14240
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L'

To get from The Loop CTA to Evanston in Evanston, you’ll need to take 3 Chicago 'L' lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Uic-Halsted station to Washington-Blue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Dempster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

98min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Uic-Halsted

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Uic-Halsted
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    36 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Dempster
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    850 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from The Loop CTA to Evanston

The distance between The Loop CTA, Evanston and Evanston, Evanston is approximately 13.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Loop CTA to Evanston by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Evanston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to The Loop CTA

The Loop CTA is located at The Loop CTA, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Jackson & Peoria (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to The Loop CTA:

  • Uic-Halsted
  • Clinton (Green/Pink)
  • Clinton-Blue

Train stations close to The Loop CTA:

  • Chicago Union Station
  • Chicago Otc

Bus stations close to The Loop CTA:

  • Jackson & Peoria (East)
  • Halsted & Jackson (South)
  • Halsted & Jackson (North)

Public transit stations close to Evanston, Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Ridge & Greenwood (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Main
  • Dempster
  • Davis

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Main St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Ridge & Greenwood (South)
  • Ridge & Greenwood
  • Ridge & Lake

By Chicago 'L'

To get from The Loop CTA to Evanston in Evanston, you’ll need to take 3 Chicago 'L' lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Uic-Halsted station to Washington-Blue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Dempster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

98min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Uic-Halsted

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Uic-Halsted
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    36 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Dempster
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    850 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line 22, Bus line 201.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

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

    The 20 bus line goes from Halsted & Madison (North) station near The Loop CTA in Chicago to Washington & State (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Evanston station near Evanston in Evanston.

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

    The total travel time between The Loop CTA in Chicago and Evanston in Evanston by bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the 20 bus from the Halsted & Madison (North) stop near The Loop CTA in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Evanston stop, which is closest to Evanston in Evanston.

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

    The first train from The Loop CTA in Chicago to Evanston in Evanston is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Chicago Otc station at 7:35 PM.

  • When is the last Chicago 'L' from The Loop CTA to Evanston?

    The last Chicago 'L' from The Loop CTA in Chicago to Evanston in Evanston is the Purple Line line. It leaves the Quincy station at 12:58 PM.

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

    The ride from The Loop CTA to Evanston costs $2.25.

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