- Distance: 20.1 mi
- Duration: 54 min
The average bus between Chicago and Evanston takes 54 min and the fastest bus takes 38 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Chicago to Evanston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Chicago and Evanston. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Evanston at 12:22 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago station and arriving at Evanston station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
Chicago to Evanston bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from State & Van Buren station.
Chicago to Evanston bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
The distance between Chicago and Evanston is 19.1 km. The road distance is 32 km.
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 53 min.
