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How to get fromEvanston to Algonquinby bus, train, car or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dodge Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Des Plaines to Carytrain train Up-Nw
    1h 56m
    $21–28

  2. Drive 34.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Evanston to Algonquincar car 34.5 mi
    52 min
    $7–10

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Evanston to Clybourntrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Carytrain train Up-Nw
    2h 11m
    $21–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Algonquintaxi taxi 34.5 mi
    52 min
    $100–130

  5. Bus, line 607 bus

    1. Take the bus from Davis St & Ridge Ave to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 208
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 607
    2h 41m
    $28–35

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Evanston to Algonquin via Clybourn and Cary in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davis St & Ridge Ave to Algonquin via Northwest Transportation Center and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 2h 41m.

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