The average train between Round Lake and Evanston takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Round Lake 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 Round Lake and Evanston. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Round Lake is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Evanston at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Round Lake to Evanston? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Round Lake to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Round Lake station and arriving at Evanston station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Round Lake to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, depart from Round Lake station.
Round Lake to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Evanston station.
The distance between Round Lake and Evanston is 48.1 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Round Lake to Evanston via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 26m.