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Evanston to Riverside trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Evanston and Riverside takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from Evanston to Riverside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 25m
Duration
23 mi
Distance
$8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Bnsf
1h 29m
$7–10

Evanston to Riverside train times

Trains run hourly between Evanston and Riverside. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Evanston is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Riverside at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MetraMetra1h 37m • 1 change

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MetraMetra1h 2m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra1h 5m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra1h 2m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra1h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MetraMetra1h 2m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra1h 5m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra1h 2m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra1h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Evanston to Riverside? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Evanston to Riverside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 23.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Riverside, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Evanston to Riverside via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 1h 29m.

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