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How to get fromAlgonquin to Evanstonby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Algonquin to Evanston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Des PlainestrainUp-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Dodge StationbusPulse Dempster Line / ...
    1h 25m

  2. Drive 34.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Algonquin to Evanstoncar34.5 mi
    52 min
    $7–10

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cary to ClybourntrainUp-Nw
    1h 55m
    $19–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Algonquin to Evanstontaxi34.5 mi
    52 min
    $100–130

  5. Line 607 bus, line 208 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Northwest Transportation Centerbus607
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus208
    3. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Dodge Stationbus250
    2h 16m
    $28–35

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Algonquin, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Cary to Clybourn hourly. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Algonquin to Dodge Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Northwest Transportation Center, and Des Plaines Metra Station in around 2h 16m.

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