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The following transit lines have routes that pass near Evanston Main Street

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How to get to Evanston Main Street by Bus?

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How to get to Evanston Main Street by Chicago 'L'?

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Bus stations near Evanston Main Street

  • Chicago Avenue & Main (Purple Line),2 min walk,
  • Chicago Ave & Main St,2 min walk,
  • Ridge & Monroe,5 min walk,

Chicago 'L' stations near Evanston Main Street

  • Davis,13 min walk,

Train stations near Evanston Main Street

  • Main St.,23 min walk,

Bus lines to Evanston Main Street

  • 206,Paulina & Howard Terminal (North),
  • 213,Highland Park Metra Station,
  • 201,Central Street & Cowper,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Evanston Main Street?

    The closest stations to Evanston Main Street are:

    • Chicago Avenue & Main (Purple Line) is 91 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Chicago Ave & Main St is 94 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Ridge & Monroe is 334 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Davis is 1023 yards away, 13 min walk.
    • Main St. is 1959 yards away, 23 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Evanston Main Street?

    These Bus lines stop near Evanston Main Street: 201, 213, 22

  • Which Train lines stop near Evanston Main Street?

    These Train lines stop near Evanston Main Street: UP-N

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Evanston Main Street?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Evanston Main Street: PURPLE LINE, RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to Evanston Main Street?

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Evanston Main Street is Davis. It’s a 13 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Evanston Main Street?

    The nearest train station to Evanston Main Street is Main St.. It’s a 23 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Evanston Main Street?

    The nearest bus stops to Evanston Main Street are Chicago Avenue & Main (Purple Line) and Chicago Ave & Main St. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Chicago 'L' to Evanston Main Street?

    The PURPLE LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to Evanston Main Street. It stops nearby at 4:29 AM.

  • What time is the last Chicago 'L' to Evanston Main Street?

    The PURPLE LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Evanston Main Street. It stops nearby at 1:43 AM.

  • What time is the first Train to Evanston Main Street?

    The UP-N is the first Train that goes to Evanston Main Street. It stops nearby at 4:57 AM.

  • What time is the last Train to Evanston Main Street?

    The UP-N is the last Train that goes to Evanston Main Street. It stops nearby at 12:52 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Evanston Main Street?

    The 201 is the first Bus that goes to Evanston Main Street. It stops nearby at 5:06 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Evanston Main Street?

    The 213 is the last Bus that goes to Evanston Main Street. It stops nearby at 10:01 PM.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare to Evanston Main Street?

    The Chicago 'L' fare to Evanston Main Street costs about $2.50.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Evanston Main Street?

    The Bus fare to Evanston Main Street costs about $2.00 - $2.25.

  • How much is the Train fare to Evanston Main Street?

    The Train fare to Evanston Main Street costs about $3.75 - $6.75.

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Evanston Main Street Address: Main Street street in Evanston

Evanston Main Street
Evanston Main StreetEvanston Main Street is the southernmost of the three commuter railroad stations in Evanston, Illinois. It is served by Metra's Union Pacific North Line trains, which go south to Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago and as far north as Kenosha, Wisconsin. Travel time to Ogilvie is typically 23 minutes, but can be as high as 26 minutes during rush hour. In Metra's zone-based fare system, the station is in zone 2. As of 2018, Evanston Main Street is the 41st busiest of Metra's 236 non-downtown stations, with an average of 1,130 weekday boardings. The station does not contain a ticket agent booth; passengers must purchase their tickets on board the train. As of February 16, 2024, Evanston Main Street is served by 59 trains (30 inbound, 29 outbound) on weekdays, by 24 trains (12 in each direction) on Saturdays, and by all 18 trains (nine in each direction) on Sundays and holidays. During the summer concert season, the extra weekend train to Ravinia Park also stops here. The station is located on Main Street between Chicago Avenue and Custer Avenue, with CTA's Main station immediately to the east. It is one of two Metra stations in Evanston to provide direct transfers to the CTA rail system, the other being the Davis Street station. The neighboring area contains multi-story apartment buildings and the Main Street Station Shopping District. Main Street station also houses a cultural center known as Evanston Arts Depot, which houses the offices of the Custer's Last Stand festival and has performance space for Piccolo Theatre.
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