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How to get from Evanston to Willis Tower by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Evanston to Willis Tower in Chicago: take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min.

59min
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Willis Tower
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 Willis Tower
    Walk to
    Willis Tower
    West Adams Street
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L'

Take one direct Chicago 'L' from Evanston to Willis Tower in Chicago: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Dempster station to Quincy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

63min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Willis Tower
Leaves from Dempster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Dempster
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to Willis Tower
    Walk to
    Willis Tower
    West Adams Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Willis Tower

The distance between Evanston, Chicago and Willis Tower, Chicago is approximately 13.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Willis Tower by 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
  • Ridge & Dempster (South)

Public transit stations close to Willis Tower, Chicago

Willis Tower is located at West Adams Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Jackson & Chicago River (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Willis Tower:

  • Washington/Wells
  • Lasalle/Van Buren
  • Quincy

Train stations close to Willis Tower:

  • Chicago Union Station
  • Lasalle Street

Bus stations close to Willis Tower:

  • Jackson & Chicago River (East)
  • Adams & Canal (West)
  • Wells & Monroe (South)

By Chicago 'L'

Take one direct Chicago 'L' from Evanston to Willis Tower in Chicago: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Dempster station to Quincy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

63min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Willis Tower
Leaves from Dempster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Dempster
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to Willis Tower
    Walk to
    Willis Tower
    West Adams Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Willis Tower?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line UP-N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Evanston to Willis Tower?

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Evanston and Willis Tower?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Evanston in Evanston to Willis Tower in Chicago in 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Evanston to Willis Tower?

    The UP-N train line goes from Evanston (Davis St.) station near Evanston in Evanston to #300| Chicago Otc station near Willis Tower in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Evanston to Willis Tower by train?

    The total travel time between Evanston in Evanston and Willis Tower in Chicago by train is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Evanston to get to Willis Tower?

    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 Willis Tower?

    Get off the train at the Willis Tower station, which is closest to Willis Tower in Chicago.

  • When is the last Chicago 'L' from Evanston to Willis Tower?

    The last Chicago 'L' from Evanston in Evanston to Willis Tower in Chicago is the Purple Line line. It leaves the Dempster station at 1:03 PM.

  • When is the first train from Evanston to Willis Tower?

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

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