The average train between Naperville and Evanston takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Naperville 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.
Trains run hourly between Naperville and Evanston. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Naperville is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Evanston at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Naperville station and arriving at Evanston station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Naperville to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
Naperville to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Evanston station.
The distance between Naperville and Evanston is 47.3 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Naperville to Evanston via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 1h 59m.