The average train between Evanston and Des Plaines takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 49 min. There is an hourly train service from Evanston to Des Plaines. 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 Des Plaines. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Evanston is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Des Plaines at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Evanston station and arriving at Des Plaines station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Evanston to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.
Evanston to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Des Plaines station.
The distance between Evanston and Des Plaines is 16 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from Evanston to Des Plaines via Clybourn in around 1h 10m.
