Main station trip planner

Main station - Saturday schedule

LineDirectionTime
UP-NWChicago OTC5:11 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC5:26 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC5:39 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC5:41 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC5:54 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC5:56 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC6:09 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC6:11 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC6:24 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC6:26 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC6:39 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC6:41 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC6:54 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC6:56 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC7:09 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC7:11 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC7:24 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC7:26 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC7:39 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC7:41 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC7:54 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC7:56 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC8:09 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC8:11 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC8:24 AM

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Directions to Main (Evanston) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Main

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Bus stations near Main in Evanston

  • Chicago Ave & Main St,1 min walk,
  • Ridge & Main (North),9 min walk,

Chicago 'l' stations near Main in Evanston

  • Dempster,2 min walk,

Train stations near Main in Evanston

  • Evanston (Davis St.),12 min walk,

Bus lines to Main in Evanston

  • 213,Highland Park Metra Station,
  • 201,Central Street & Cowper,
  • 206,Paulina & Howard Terminal (North),
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Main?

    The closest stations to Main are:

    • Chicago Ave & Main St is 36 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Dempster is 152 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Ridge & Main (North) is 693 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Evanston (Davis St.) is 968 yards away, 12 min walk.

  • Which bus line stops near Main?

    213

  • Which train line stops near Main?

    UP-N

  • Which Chicago 'L' line stops near Main?

    PURPLE LINE

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

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Main in Evanston is Dempster. It’s a 2 min walk away.

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

    The nearest train station to Main in Evanston is Evanston (Davis St.). It’s a 12 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stop to Main in Evanston is Chicago Ave & Main St. It’s a 1 min walk away.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The UP-N is the last train that goes to Main in Evanston. It stops nearby at 12:58 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Main in Evanston?

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

  • What time is the last bus to Main in Evanston?

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

  • How much is the bus fare to Main?

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

  • How much is the train fare to Main?

    The train fare to Main costs about $3.75 - $6.75.

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

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

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The station has the following entrances: 820-836 Chicago Ave

The first line to this station is UP-NW, at 5:11 AM, and the last line is UP-NW at 2:22 AM.

836 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL, USA

This station serves Metra and CTA 'L'’s lines

Main, Evanston

Popular routes from Main, Evanston

Bus stops near Main

Chicago Ave & Main St,Ridge & Main (North)

Chicago 'l' station near Main

Dempster

Train station near Main

Evanston (Davis St.)

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Public transit lines with stations closest to Main in Evanston

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Train lines with stations closest to Main in Evanston

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