There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Evanston by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Chicago OTC to EvanstonUp-N
26 minSubway
cheapest- Take the subway from Washington/Wells to DempsterPurple Line
35 min$2–5Line 147 bus
- Take the bus from Michigan & South Water to Rogers & Paulina147
44 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Loop to Evanston12.1 mi
19 min$35–50Drive 12.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to Evanston12.1 mi
19 min$3–4
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Evanston is to line 147 bus which costs $3 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Evanston is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $35 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Michigan & South Water and arriving at Rogers & Paulina. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Evanston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Evanston is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs .
The train from Chicago OTC to Evanston takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Chicago Loop to Evanston bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Michigan & South Water station.
Chicago Loop to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Evanston is to train which takes 26 min and costs . Alternatively, you can line 147 bus, which costs $3 and takes 44 min.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Evanston hourly, and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Michigan & South Water to Rogers & Paulina every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 44 min.
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- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Washington/Wells to Dempster
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Michigan & South Water to Rogers & Paulina
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Loop to Evanston bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Rogers & Paulina station.
Chicago Loop to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Evanston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Evanston is 12 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Chicago Loop to Evanston.
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