How to get fromBolingbrook to Evanstonby bus, subway, train, car or taxi

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

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Bus, subway
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1. Take the bus from Rte 53 & Northridge Ave/Lee Ln to Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr850 / ...
2. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to DavisPurple Line
2h 6m
$5–9
Line 834 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rte 53 & Briarcliff Rd to Downers Grove Metra834
2. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanston
2h 48m
Drive 39.1 mi
1. Drive from Bolingbrook to Evanston39.1 mi
52 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bolingbrook to Evanston39.1 mi
52 min
$110–140
Bus, line 147 bus
1. Take the bus from Rte 53 & Northridge Ave/Lee Ln to Michigan Ave & Tribune Tower850 / ...
2. Take the bus from Michigan & Hubbard to Paulina & Howard Terminal147
2h 13m
$6–7

Bolingbrook to Evanston by bus and subway

85Weekly Services

2h 6mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.9 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Rte 53 & Northridge Ave/Lee Ln to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Michigan & Hubbard in around 2h 13m.

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Evanston(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

The Windy City, the third-largest in the US, is located alongside majestic Lake Michigan. Home to many world-class attractions, Chi-Town is easily one of the most visited cities in the country. Watch the Chicago Cubs at baseball stalwart Wrigley Field, go wild at Lincoln Park Zoo or wander down the Riverwalk for that big city feel, Get your dose of culture at one of the many museums, or head to the top of 360 Chicago (formerly the John Hancock Observatory) for some sky-high panoramic city views. Visit the Navy Pier for sightseeing by boat, and indulge in the dizzying flavours of the city’s unique deep-dish pizza.

Things to do in Evanston

Northwestern University(Opens in a new window)

Northwestern University (NU) is a private research university based in Evanston, Illinois, with other campuses located in Chicago and Doha, Qatar, and academic programs and facilities in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, California.

Wrigley Field(Opens in a new window)

Wrigley Field is a baseball park located on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois. It is the home of the Chicago Cubs, one of the city's two Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises. It first opened in 1914 as Weeghman Park for Charles Weeghman's Chicago Whales of the Federal League, which folded after the 1915 baseball season. The Cubs played their first home game at the park on April 20, 1916, defeating the Cincinnati Reds with a score of 7–6 in 11 innings. Chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. of the Wrigley Company acquired complete control of the Cubs in 1921. It was named Cubs Park from 1920 to 1926, before being renamed Wrigley Field in 1927.

Lincoln Park(Opens in a new window)

Lincoln Park is a designated community area in North Side, Chicago, Illinois.

Lincoln Park Zoo(Opens in a new window)

Lincoln Park Zoo is a 35 acre zoo located in Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in 1868, making it among the oldest of zoos in North America. It is also one of a few free admission zoos in the United States. The zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

Places to stay in Evanston

Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

Hilton Orrington/Evanston(Opens in a new window)

7.3Good

Hampton Inn Chicago North-Loyola Station, Il(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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