The average train between Glen Ellyn and Evanston takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Glen Ellyn to Evanston. 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 Glen Ellyn and Evanston. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Glen Ellyn is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Evanston at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glen Ellyn to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Glen Ellyn station and arriving at Evanston station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Glen Ellyn to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, depart from Glen Ellyn station.
Glen Ellyn to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Main St. station.
The distance between Glen Ellyn and Evanston is 36.1 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Glen Ellyn to Main St. via Chicago OTC in around 1h 44m.