The average train between Evanston and Chicago takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Evanston to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Evanston and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Evanston is at 4:56 PM which arrives into Chicago at 5:36 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Evanston station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 5 times a week. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
Evanston to Chicago train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Dempster station.
Evanston to Chicago train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Harold Washington Library station.
The distance between Evanston and Chicago is 19.1 km. The road distance is 21 km.
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Dempster to Harold Washington Library every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 40 min.