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How to get fromElburn to Evanstonby train, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Elburn to Evanston by train, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Main St.train train Up-N
    2h 19m
    $7–8

  2. Drive  49.4 mi

    1. Drive from Elburn to Evanstoncar car 49.4 mi
    1h 13m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elburn to Evanstontaxi taxi 49.4 mi
    1h 13m
    $150–190

  4. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Mainsubway subway Purple Line
    2h 36m
    $8–12

Elburn to Evanston by train

Calendar134Weekly Trains
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from Elburn to Main St. via Chicago OTC in around 2h 19m.

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