The average train between Evanston and Brookfield takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Evanston to Brookfield. 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 Brookfield. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Evanston is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Brookfield at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Brookfield. However, there are services departing from Evanston station and arriving at Brookfield station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Evanston to Brookfield train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.
Evanston to Brookfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Brookfield station.
The distance between Evanston and Brookfield is 27.6 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Evanston to Brookfield via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 1h 31m.