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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 Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Dodge Stationbus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    1h 25m
    $22–27

  2. Drive 34.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Algonquin to Evanstoncar car 34.5 mi
    52 min
    $7–10

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cary to Clybourntrain train Up-Nw
    1h 55m
    $22–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Algonquin to Evanstontaxi taxi 34.5 mi
    52 min
    $100–130

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Church St & Asbury Avebus bus 208
    2h 37m
    $27–35

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 $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Pace Bus operates a bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Church St & Asbury Ave hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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