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How to get fromEvanston to Chicago Loopby train, bus, taxi, car or subway

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrainUp-N
    30 min
  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Dempster to Merchandise MartsubwayPurple Line
    31 min
    $2–5
  3. Line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus147
    51 min
    $3
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Chicago Looptaxi12 mi
    19 min
    $35–50
  5. Drive 12 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Chicago Loopcar12 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

Questions & Answers

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

Metra operates a train from Evanston to Chicago OTC hourly, and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 51 min.

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