How to get to Central in Evanston by bus, Chicago 'L' or train?

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Directions to Central (Evanston) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Central

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How to get to Central by bus?

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Bus stations near Central in Evanston

  • Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West),1 min walk,

Chicago 'l' stations near Central in Evanston

  • Foster,8 min walk,

Train stations near Central in Evanston

  • Central St.,14 min walk,

Bus lines to Central in Evanston

  • 201,Central Street & Cowper,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Central?

    The closest stations to Central are:

    • Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West) is 23 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Foster is 650 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Central St. is 1124 yards away, 14 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Central?

    These bus lines stop near Central: 201, 208, 250

  • Which train lines stop near Central?

    These train lines stop near Central: UP-N

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Central?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Central: PURPLE LINE

  • What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to Central in Evanston?

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Central in Evanston is Foster. It’s a 8 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Central in Evanston?

    The nearest train station to Central in Evanston is Central St.. It’s a 14 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Central in Evanston?

    The nearest bus stop to Central in Evanston is Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West). It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Chicago 'L' to Central in Evanston?

    The PURPLE LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to Central in Evanston. It stops nearby at 6:18 AM.

  • What time is the last Chicago 'L' to Central in Evanston?

    The PURPLE LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Central in Evanston. It stops nearby at 1:47 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Central in Evanston?

    The UP-N is the first train that goes to Central in Evanston. It stops nearby at 7:57 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Central in Evanston?

    The UP-N is the last train that goes to Central in Evanston. It stops nearby at 1:01 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Central?

    The bus fare to Central costs about $2.00 - $2.25.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare to Central?

    The Chicago 'L' fare to Central costs about $2.50.

  • How much is the train fare to Central?

    The train fare to Central costs about $4.00 - $9.50.

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