Directions to Evanston with public transportation
The following transit lines have routes that pass near Evanston
How to get to Evanston by bus?
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How to get to Evanston by train?
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How to get to Evanston by Chicago 'L'?
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Bus stations near Evanston
- Dodge & Emerson (South),1 min walk,
- Emerson St & Dodge Ave,2 min walk,
- Dodge Ave & Lyons St,3 min walk,
- Church St & Brown Ave,6 min walk,
Chicago 'l' stations near Evanston
- Foster,19 min walk,
Train stations near Evanston
- Evanston (Davis St.),21 min walk,
Bus lines to Evanston
- 93,Davis Purple Line Station (South),
- 206,Paulina & Howard Terminal (North),
- 208,900 Northwest Hwy,
- 213,Oak St & Green Bay Rd/Linden St,
- 422,Shermer United Parcel,
What are the closest stations to Evanston?
The closest stations to Evanston are:
- Dodge & Emerson (South) is 30 yards away, 1 min walk.
- Emerson St & Dodge Ave is 77 yards away, 2 min walk.
- Dodge Ave & Lyons St is 170 yards away, 3 min walk.
- Church St & Brown Ave is 496 yards away, 6 min walk.
- Foster is 1600 yards away, 19 min walk.
- Evanston (Davis St.) is 1772 yards away, 21 min walk.
Which bus lines stop near Evanston?
These bus lines stop near Evanston: 208, 213, 93.
Which train line stops near Evanston?
UP-N
Which Chicago 'L' line stops near Evanston?
PURPLE LINE
What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to Evanston?
The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Evanston is Foster. It’s a 19 min walk away.
What’s the nearest train station to Evanston?
The nearest train station to Evanston is Evanston (Davis St.). It’s a 21 min walk away.
What’s the nearest bus stop to Evanston?
The nearest bus stop to Evanston is Dodge & Emerson (South). It’s a 1 min walk away.
What time is the first Chicago 'L' to Evanston?
The PURPLE LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to Evanston. It stops nearby at 4:34 AM.
What time is the last Chicago 'L' to Evanston?
The PURPLE LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Evanston. It stops nearby at 1:36 AM.
What time is the first train to Evanston?
The UP-N is the first train that goes to Evanston. It stops nearby at 4:52 AM.
What time is the last train to Evanston?
The UP-N is the last train that goes to Evanston. It stops nearby at 1:01 AM.
What time is the first bus to Evanston?
The 93 is the first bus that goes to Evanston. It stops nearby at 5:27 AM.
What time is the last bus to Evanston?
The 422 is the last bus that goes to Evanston. It stops nearby at 2:15 AM.
How much is the bus fare to Evanston?
The bus fare to Evanston costs about $2.00 - $2.25.
How much is the Chicago 'L' fare to Evanston?
The Chicago 'L' fare to Evanston costs about $2.50.
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