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How to get fromNorthbrook to Evanstonby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Northbrook to Evanston by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 422 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Shermer Walters to Linden CTAbus bus 422
    55 min
    $2–3

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    1h 46m
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northbrook to Evanstontaxi taxi 11.1 mi
    20 min
    $35–45

  4. Drive 11.1 mi

    1. Drive from Northbrook to Evanstoncar car 11.1 mi
    20 min
    $2–3

  5. Line 422 bus, line 208 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shermer Walters to Old Orchard Mall - Macy'sbus bus 422
    2. Take the bus from Old Orchard Mall - Macy's to Church St & Ashland Avebus bus 208
    1h 11m
    $3–4

  6. Line 422 bus, line 201 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shermer Walters to Old Orchard Mall - Macy'sbus bus 422
    2. Take the bus from Old Orchard Mall - Macys to Ridge & Dempsterbus bus 201
    1h 21m
    $5–6

Northbrook to Evanston by bus

Calendar75Weekly Buses
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.7 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Pace Bus operates a bus from Shermer Walters to Linden CTA every 2 hours. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northbrook to Evanston via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 1h 46m.

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