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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Evanstonby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Evanston by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    31 min
    $3–5

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Dempstersubway subway Purple Line
    59 min
    $2–5

  3. Line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147 / ...
    1h 7m
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Evanstontaxi taxi 12.4 mi
    19 min
    $35–50

  5. Drive  12.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Evanstoncar car 12.4 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

Chicago Union Station to Evanston by foot and train

Calendar210Weekly Services
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.4 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Evanston hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 53 min.

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