How to get from Evanston to University of Illinois at Chicago by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Evanston to University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the 60 bus from Clinton & Madison (South) station to 900 W Harrison (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

81min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 60
60
Walk to University of Illinois at Chicago
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Madison (South)
    ID 18125
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    900 W Harrison (West)
    ID 207
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to University of Illinois at Chicago
    Walk to
    University of Illinois at Chicago
    Chicago, IL
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-N, 20 and 8

To get from Evanston to University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the 8 bus from Halsted & Madison (South) station to Halsted & Polk (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

80min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 20
20
Bus - 8
8
Walk to University of Illinois at Chicago
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Halsted (West)
    ID 14467
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & Madison (South)
    ID 15008
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Polk (South)
    ID 4639
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to University of Illinois at Chicago
    Walk to
    University of Illinois at Chicago
    Chicago, IL
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to University of Illinois at Chicago

The distance between Evanston, Chicago and University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago is approximately 14.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to University of Illinois at Chicago 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 Dempster & Asbury.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Dempster
  • Davis
  • Main

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Main St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dempster & Asbury
  • Dempster St & Ridge Ave
  • Dempster & Ridge

Public transit stations close to University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago

University of Illinois at Chicago is located at Chicago, IL, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 900 W Taylor (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to University of Illinois at Chicago:

  • Uic-Halsted
  • Clinton-Blue
  • Racine

Train stations close to University of Illinois at Chicago:

  • Chicago Union Station
  • Halsted Street

Bus stations close to University of Illinois at Chicago:

  • 900 W Taylor (West)
  • 900 W Taylor (East)
  • Taylor & Morgan (East)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-N, 20 and 8

To get from Evanston to University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the 8 bus from Halsted & Madison (South) station to Halsted & Polk (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

80min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 20
20
Bus - 8
8
Walk to University of Illinois at Chicago
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Halsted (West)
    ID 14467
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & Madison (South)
    ID 15008
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Polk (South)
    ID 4639
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to University of Illinois at Chicago
    Walk to
    University of Illinois at Chicago
    Chicago, IL
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to University of Illinois at Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line 60.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Evanston to University of Illinois at Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line 20, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct train between Evanston and University of Illinois at Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Evanston to University of Illinois at Chicago?

    The UP-N train line goes from Evanston (Davis St.) station near Evanston in Evanston to #300| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #300| Chicago Otc station near University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Evanston to University of Illinois at Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Evanston in Evanston and University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Evanston to get to University of Illinois at Chicago?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Evanston and University of Illinois at Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #300| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Evanston to University of Illinois at Chicago?

    The first train from Evanston in Evanston to University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Evanston (Davis St.) station at 11:55 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Evanston to University of Illinois at Chicago?

    The ride from Evanston to University of Illinois at Chicago costs $6.00.

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