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How to get to Foster Station by bus?

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How to get to Foster Station by Chicago 'L'?

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Chicago 'l' stations near Foster Station in Evanston

  • Davis,2 min walk,

Bus stations near Foster Station in Evanston

  • Maple & Church,4 min walk,
  • Sheridan & Emerson (North),4 min walk,
  • Church St & Benson Ave,9 min walk,

Train stations near Foster Station in Evanston

  • Evanston (Davis St.),4 min walk,

Bus lines to Foster Station in Evanston

  • 93,Davis Purple Line Station (South),
  • 201,Central Street & Cowper,
  • 213,Highland Park Metra Station,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Foster Station?

    The closest stations to Foster Station are:

    • Davis is 121 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Maple & Church is 261 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Sheridan & Emerson (North) is 282 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Evanston (Davis St.) is 284 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Church St & Benson Ave is 642 yards away, 9 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Foster Station?

    These bus lines stop near Foster Station: 101, 201, 213, 250, 93.

  • Which train line stops near Foster Station?

    UP-N

  • Which Chicago 'L' line stops near Foster Station?

    PURPLE LINE

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

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Foster Station in Evanston is Davis. It’s a 2 min walk away.

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

    The nearest train station to Foster Station in Evanston is Evanston (Davis St.). It’s a 4 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stops to Foster Station in Evanston are Maple & Church and Sheridan & Emerson (North). The closest one is a 4 min walk away.

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

    The PURPLE LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to Foster Station in Evanston. It stops nearby at 4:34 AM.

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

    The PURPLE LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Foster Station in Evanston. It stops nearby at 1:36 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Foster Station in Evanston?

    The UP-N is the first train that goes to Foster Station in Evanston. It stops nearby at 4:55 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Foster Station in Evanston?

    The UP-N is the last train that goes to Foster Station in Evanston. It stops nearby at 12:55 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Foster Station in Evanston?

    The 201 is the first bus that goes to Foster Station in Evanston. It stops nearby at 5:14 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Foster Station in Evanston?

    The 213 is the last bus that goes to Foster Station in Evanston. It stops nearby at 9:54 PM.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare to Foster Station?

    The Chicago 'L' fare to Foster Station costs about $2.50.

  • How much is the bus fare to Foster Station?

    The bus fare to Foster Station costs about $2.00 - $2.25.

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Foster Station, Evanston
Foster Station, EvanstonFoster is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, on the Purple Line in Evanston, Illinois. It is located at 900 Foster Street (directional coordinates 2000 north, 900 west), just a few blocks west of Northwestern University's Evanston campus.
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