The average train between Elmhurst and Evanston takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Elmhurst 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.
Trains run hourly between Elmhurst and Evanston. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elmhurst is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Evanston at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elmhurst to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Elmhurst station and arriving at Evanston station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Elmhurst to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elmhurst station.
Elmhurst to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Evanston station.
The distance between Elmhurst and Evanston is 26 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Elmhurst to Evanston via Chicago OTC in around 1h 29m.