What is the cheapest way to get from Evanston to Blue Island?

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Blue Island is to line 49 bus and line 349 bus which costs $3 - $6 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Blue Island?

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Blue Island is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Blue Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Blue Island. However, there are services departing from Western & Birchwood Terminal and arriving at Western Ave & York St via Western & Berwyn Terminal and Western Ave & 79th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Evanston and Blue Island?

No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Blue Island. However, there are services departing from Main and arriving at Blue Island-Vermont via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Evanston to Blue Island?

The distance between Evanston and Blue Island is 29 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.

How do I travel from Evanston to Blue Island without a car?

The best way to get from Evanston to Blue Island without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 49m and costs $6 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Evanston to Blue Island?

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Evanston to Blue Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Blue Island bus from?

Evanston to Blue Island bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Western & Berwyn Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Blue Island train from?

Evanston to Blue Island train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Main station.

Where does the Evanston to Blue Island bus arrive?

Evanston to Blue Island bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at 79th & Western Terminal station.

Where does the Evanston to Blue Island train arrive?

Evanston to Blue Island train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle/Van Buren station.

Can I drive from Evanston to Blue Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Blue Island is 27 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Evanston to Blue Island.

Where can I stay near Blue Island?

There are 136+ hotels available in Blue Island.

Evanston to Blue Island - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 49 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Evanston to Blue Island by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Main to LaSalle/Van BurenPurple Line
2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Blue Island-VermontRi
1h 49m
$6–9
Line 49 bus, line 349 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Western & Berwyn Terminal to 79th & Western Terminal49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Western Ave & 79th St to Western Ave & York St349
2h 24m
$3–5
Drive 27.3 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Blue Island27.3 mi
44 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Blue Island27.3 mi
44 min
$80–100

Evanston to Blue Island by subway and train

217Weekly Services

1h 49mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Evanston to Blue Island.

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Distance: 29.1 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Blue Island, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Western & Birchwood Terminal to Western Ave & York St via Western & Berwyn Terminal and Western Ave & 79th St in around 2h 24m.

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