What is the cheapest way to get from Evanston to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Chicago is to line 147 bus which costs $3 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Chicago is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Michigan & Delaware. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Evanston and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Evanston and arriving at Chicago OTC. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Evanston to Chicago?

The distance between Evanston and Chicago is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.9 miles.

How do I travel from Evanston to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Evanston to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Evanston to Chicago?

The train from Evanston to Chicago OTC takes 30 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Chicago bus from?

Evanston to Chicago bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Paulina & Howard Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Chicago train from?

Evanston to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.

Train or bus from Evanston to Chicago?

The best way to get from Evanston to Chicago is to train which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 147 bus, which costs $3 and takes 39 min.

Where does the Evanston to Chicago bus arrive?

Evanston to Chicago bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Michigan & Delaware station.

Where does the Evanston to Chicago train arrive?

Evanston to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Evanston to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Chicago is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Evanston to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 996+ hotels available in Chicago.

Evanston to Chicago - 5 ways to travel via train, line 147 bus, taxi, and car

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
30 min
$3–5
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Main to Harold Washington Librarysubway Purple Line
39 min
$2–5
Line 147 bus
1. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Delawarebus 147
39 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Chicagotaxi 12.9 mi
20 min
$40–50
Drive 12.9 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Chicagocar 12.9 mi
20 min
$3–4

Evanston to Chicago by train

205Weekly Trains

30 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Evanston to Chicago.

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Distance: 12.1 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

Metra operates a train from Evanston to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Delaware every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min.

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