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Trip Overview

The average bus between Elgin and Evanston takes 2h and the fastest bus takes 1h 44m. There is a bus service every few hours from Elgin 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.

2h
Duration
42 mi
Distance
$5
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Elgin to Evanston bus times

Buses run hourly between Elgin and Evanston. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Evanston at 9:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace Bus2h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace Bus1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace Bus2h • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusPace Bus1h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Evanston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Elgin to Evanston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 41.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h

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

You can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Dodge Station via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F and O'Hare MMF Bay 9 in around 2h 1m.

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