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Evanston to Riverside buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Evanston and Riverside takes 2h 5m and the fastest bus takes 1h 28m. There is an hourly bus service from Evanston to Riverside. 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 5m
Duration
29 mi
Distance
$4
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 290 bus, line 331 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus 290
  2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus 331
1h 59m
$3–4

Evanston to Riverside bus times

Buses run hourly between Evanston and Riverside. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Evanston is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Riverside at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Pace BusPace Bus2h 10m • 1 change

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    Pace BusPace Bus2h 4m • 1 change

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    Pace BusPace Bus2h 14m • 1 change

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    Pace BusPace Bus2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Pace BusPace Bus1h 48m • 1 change

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    Pace BusPace Bus1h 48m • 1 change

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    Pace BusPace Bus1h 48m • 1 change

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    Pace BusPace Bus1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Pace BusPace Bus1h 33m • 1 change

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    Pace BusPace Bus1h 48m • 1 change

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    Pace BusPace Bus1h 48m • 1 change

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    Pace BusPace Bus1h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Evanston to Riverside? 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.

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  • Distance: 29.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Howard CTA Station to 31st/1st via Cumberland CTA Station in around 1h 59m.

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