The average train between Evanston and Aurora takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Evanston to Aurora. 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 Evanston and Aurora. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Evanston is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Aurora at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Evanston station and arriving at Aurora station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Evanston to Aurora train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.
Evanston to Aurora train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Aurora station.
The distance between Evanston and Aurora is 60.8 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Evanston to Aurora via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 16m.