- Distance: 21.1 mi
- Duration: 54 min
The average bus between Downtown Chicago and Evanston takes 54 min and the fastest bus takes 38 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Downtown Chicago to Evanston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 15 minutes between Downtown Chicago and Evanston. The earliest departure is at 11:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downtown Chicago is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Evanston at 9:04 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Chicago station and arriving at Evanston station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
Downtown Chicago to Evanston bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from State & Van Buren station.
Downtown Chicago to Evanston bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
The distance between Downtown Chicago and Evanston is 18.9 km. The road distance is 34 km.
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 53 min.
