There are 5 ways to get from Naperville to Evanston by train, bus, taxi, car or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 1 h 34 min
$5 - $6
4 alternative options
Bus, line 147 bus • 2 h 7 min
$14 - $26
Taxi • 46 min
$100 - $130
Drive • 46 min
$3 - $6
Uber • 46 min
$40 - $55
What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Naperville to Evanston via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 1 h 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Naperville to Evanston via Chicago, Il, UIC-Halsted, Washington-Blue, and State & Madison in around 2 h 7 min.

- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metrarail.com
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2 - $3
- Schedules at
- metrarail.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $3
- Schedules at
- metrarail.com

- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Naperville Rt59 to Chicago, Il
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 5 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10 - $21
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $10 - $14
- Flexible
- $16 - $21

- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from State & Madison to Paulina & Howard Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $3
- Schedules at
- transitchicago.com

- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $100 - $130
Naerville Dupage Taxi
- Phone
- +1 630-961-3232
- Website
- napervilledupagetaxi.com
303 Taxi Naperville
- Phone
- +1 630-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Naperville Vest Taxi
- Phone
- +1 630-358-4020
- Website
- napervillebesttaxiinc.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Naperville to Evanston?
The distance between Naperville and Evanston is 47 km. The road distance is 59 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Naperville to Evanston?
The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Evanston is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 46 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Naperville to Evanston?
The quickest way to get from Naperville to Evanston is to taxi which takes 46 min and costs $100 - $130.
Is there a direct train between Naperville and Evanston?
No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at Evanston via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1 h 34 min.
How long does it take to get from Naperville to Evanston?
It takes approximately 1 h 34 min to get from Naperville to Evanston, including transfers.