What is the cheapest way to get from Blue Island to Evanston?

The cheapest way to get from Blue Island to Evanston is to line 349 bus and line 49 bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blue Island to Evanston?

The fastest way to get from Blue Island to Evanston is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Blue Island and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Blue Island to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Gregory St & York St and arriving at Western & Birchwood Terminal via 79th & Western Terminal and Western & Foster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Blue Island and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Blue Island to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Blue Island-Vermont and arriving at Main via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Blue Island to Evanston?

The distance between Blue Island and Evanston is 28 miles. The road distance is 27.4 miles.

How do I travel from Blue Island to Evanston without a car?

The best way to get from Blue Island to Evanston without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 15m and costs $6 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Blue Island to Evanston?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Blue Island to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blue Island to Evanston bus from?

Blue Island to Evanston bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Gregory St & York St station.

Where do I catch the Blue Island to Evanston train from?

Blue Island to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, depart from Blue Island-Vermont station.

Where does the Blue Island to Evanston bus arrive?

Blue Island to Evanston bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Western Ave & 79th St station.

Where does the Blue Island to Evanston train arrive?

Blue Island to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.

Can I drive from Blue Island to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Blue Island to Evanston is 27 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Blue Island to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1227+ hotels available in Evanston.

Blue Island to Evanston - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 349 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Blue Island to Evanston by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway Purple Line
1h 15m
$6–10
Line 349 bus, line 49 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gregory St & York St to Western Ave & 79th Stbus 349
2. Take the bus from 79th & Western Terminal to Western & Fosterbus 49 / ...
2h 16m
$5–6
Drive 27.3 mi
1. Drive from Blue Island to Evanstoncar 27.3 mi
44 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blue Island to Evanstontaxi 27.3 mi
44 min
$80–100

Blue Island to Evanston by train and subway

235Weekly Services

1h 15mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 28 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Blue Island, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Gregory St & York St to Western & Birchwood Terminal via Western Ave & 79th St, 79th & Western Terminal, and Western & Foster in around 2h 16m.

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