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There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Evanston by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Dodge Stationbus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    2h 1m
    $5–6

  2. Line 554 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago St & Spring St to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 554
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Church St & Asbury Avebus bus 208
    2h 58m
    $3–5

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    2h 11m
    $9–12

  4. Drive 34.1 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Evanstoncar car 34.1 mi
    45 min
    $7–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Evanstontaxi taxi 34.1 mi
    45 min
    $100–130

Elgin to Evanston by bus

Calendar117Weekly Buses
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Dodge Station via Rosemont CTA Station and O'Hare MMF Bay 9 in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Evanston via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 11m.

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