How to get fromElburn to Evanstonby train, car, taxi or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Elburn to Evanston by train, car, taxi, or subway

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1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Main St.train Up-N
2h 19m
$7–8
Drive 49.4 mi
1. Drive from Elburn to Evanstoncar 49.4 mi
1h 13m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elburn to Evanstontaxi 49.4 mi
1h 13m
$140–180
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Elburn to Oak Parktrain
2. Take the subway from Harlem-Green to Clark/Lakesubway
3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Davissubway
2h 37m
$7–12

Elburn to Evanston by train

134Weekly Trains

2h 19mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 54.8 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from Elburn to Main St. via Chicago OTC in around 2h 19m.

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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)

8.4Very Good

Graduate by Hilton Evanston(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

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

7.7Good

Hilton Garden Inn Evanston(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

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