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

From Evanston to Wheaton by bus and train

To get from Evanston to Wheaton in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 206 bus from Dodge & Emerson (North) station to Central Street & Green Bay Rd (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Wheaton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

120min$12.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 206
206
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Wheaton
Leaves from Dodge & Emerson (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (North)
    ID 12697
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Central Street & Crawford (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Street & Green Bay Rd (West)
    ID 12641
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central St.
    110 yd • 2 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
    33 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheaton
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wheaton
    Walk to
    Wheaton
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Evanston to Wheaton by bus and train via 213, UP-N and UP-W

To get from Evanston to Wheaton in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 213 bus from Green Bay Rd & Emerson St station to Church St & Maple Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Wheaton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

120min$12.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 213
213
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Wheaton
Leaves from Green Bay Rd & Emerson St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Emerson St
    ID 599
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Howard Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church St & Maple Ave
    ID 603
    2 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
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheaton
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wheaton
    Walk to
    Wheaton
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Wheaton

The distance between Evanston, Chicago and Wheaton, Chicago is approximately 39.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Wheaton 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 Wheaton, Chicago

Wheaton is located at Wheaton, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is West St & Indiana St.

Train stations close to Wheaton:

  • Wheaton
  • Winfield
  • Glen Ellyn

Bus stations close to Wheaton:

  • West St & Indiana St
  • Liberty Dr & Bridge St
  • Liberty & Bridge St

Alternative route from Evanston to Wheaton by bus and train via 213, UP-N and UP-W

To get from Evanston to Wheaton in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 213 bus from Green Bay Rd & Emerson St station to Church St & Maple Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Wheaton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

120min$12.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 213
213
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Wheaton
Leaves from Green Bay Rd & Emerson St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Emerson St
    ID 599
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Howard Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church St & Maple Ave
    ID 603
    2 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
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheaton
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wheaton
    Walk to
    Wheaton
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line UP-N, Bus line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 213, Bus line UP-N, Bus line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Wheaton in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Evanston to Wheaton in Chicago?

    The 206 bus line goes from Dodge & Emerson (North) station near Evanston to Central Street & Crawford (West) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Central Street & Crawford (West) station near Wheaton in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Evanston and Wheaton in Chicago by bus and train is about 120 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Evanston to get to Wheaton in Chicago?

    Get on the 206 bus from the Dodge & Emerson (North) stop near Evanston in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Evanston and Wheaton in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Central Street & Crawford (West) station, which is closest to Wheaton in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Evanston to Wheaton?

    The ride from Evanston to Wheaton costs $12.75.

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