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Trip Overview

The average train between Round Lake and Evanston takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Round Lake 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.

2h 7m
Duration
56 mi
Distance
$11
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Round Lake to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
  2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain train Up-N
2h 26m
$9–12

Round Lake to Evanston train times

Trains run hourly between Round Lake and Evanston. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Round Lake is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Evanston at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MetraMetra2h 24m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra2h 11m • 1 change

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MetraMetra2h 7m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra1h 52m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MetraMetra2h 7m • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MetraMetra2h 7m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra2h 2m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra1h 52m • 1 change

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Round Lake to Evanston? 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 Round Lake to Evanston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 56.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Round Lake, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Round Lake to Evanston via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 26m.

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