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Evanston to Chicago Loop buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Evanston and Chicago Loop takes 50 min and the fastest bus takes 38 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Evanston to Chicago Loop. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

50 min
Duration
19 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Evanston to Chicago Loop bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Evanston and Chicago Loop. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Evanston is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Chicago Loop at 11:19 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    bus bus 43 min • Direct

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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    bus bus 42 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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    bus bus 42 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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    bus bus 42 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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    bus bus 42 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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    bus bus 42 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    bus bus 39 min • Direct
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    bus bus 39 min • Direct
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    bus bus 39 min • Direct
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    bus bus 39 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Evanston to Chicago Loop? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 19 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 52 min.

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