The average train between Evanston and Elmhurst takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Evanston to Elmhurst. 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 Elmhurst. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Evanston is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Elmhurst at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Evanston station and arriving at Elmhurst station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Evanston to Elmhurst train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.
Evanston to Elmhurst train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elmhurst station.
The distance between Evanston and Elmhurst is 26 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Evanston to Elmhurst via Chicago OTC in around 1h 33m.