What is the cheapest way to get from Edgewater to Evanston?

The cheapest way to get from Edgewater to Evanston is to bus which costs $3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edgewater to Evanston?

The fastest way to get from Edgewater to Evanston is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Edgewater and Evanston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Western & Lawrence and arriving at Western & Birchwood Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Edgewater and Evanston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Peterson/Ridge and arriving at Evanston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Edgewater to Evanston?

The distance between Edgewater and Evanston is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Edgewater to Evanston without a car?

The best way to get from Edgewater to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs $3 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Edgewater to Evanston?

The train from Peterson/Ridge to Evanston takes 10 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edgewater to Evanston bus from?

Edgewater to Evanston bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Western & Lawrence station.

Where do I catch the Edgewater to Evanston train from?

Edgewater to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, depart from Peterson/Ridge station.

Train or bus from Edgewater to Evanston?

The best way to get from Edgewater to Evanston is to train which takes 10 min and costs $3 - $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 and takes 19 min.

Where does the Edgewater to Evanston bus arrive?

Edgewater to Evanston bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Western & Birchwood Terminal station.

Where does the Edgewater to Evanston train arrive?

Edgewater to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Evanston station.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1205+ hotels available in Evanston.

Edgewater to Evanston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, foot, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Edgewater to Evanston by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Peterson/Ridge to Evanstontrain Up-N
10 min
$3–4
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Wilson-North Inner to Howardsubway Red Line / ...
14 min
$2–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Western & Lawrence to Western & Birchwood Terminalbus 49B
19 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edgewater to Evanstontaxi 4.7 mi
8 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the walk from Edgewater to Evanstonwalk 4.5 mi
1h 26m
Subway via Dempster
1. Take the subway from Bryn Mawr to Howardsubway Red Line
2. Take the subway from Howard to Dempstersubway Purple Line
19 min
$2–5

Edgewater to Evanston by train

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Distance: 4 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

Metra operates a train from Peterson/Ridge to Evanston hourly. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Western & Lawrence to Western & Birchwood Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min.

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