The average train between Evanston and Northbrook takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Evanston to Northbrook. 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 hourly between Evanston and Northbrook. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Evanston is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Northbrook at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Northbrook. However, there are services departing from Evanston station and arriving at Northbrook station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Evanston to Northbrook train services, operated by Metra, depart from Main St. station.
Evanston to Northbrook train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Northbrook station.
The distance between Evanston and Northbrook is 15 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Main St. to Northbrook via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 1h 54m.