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

The cheapest way to get from Elmhurst to Evanston is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Elmhurst to Evanston is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Elmhurst and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Elmhurst to Evanston station. However, there are services departing from 1st St & York St and arriving at Dodge Station via Mannheim/Lake and O'Hare MMF Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Elmhurst and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Elmhurst to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Elmhurst and arriving at Evanston via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Elmhurst to Evanston?

The distance between Elmhurst and Evanston is 28 miles. The road distance is 21.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elmhurst to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $5 - $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Elmhurst to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmhurst to Evanston bus from?

Elmhurst to Evanston bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Mannheim/Lake station.

Where do I catch the Elmhurst to Evanston train from?

Elmhurst to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elmhurst station.

Train or bus from Elmhurst to Evanston?

The best way to get from Elmhurst to Evanston is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $5 - $6. Alternatively, you can line 330 bus and bus, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Elmhurst to Evanston bus arrive?

Elmhurst to Evanston bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at O'Hare MMF Bay 8 station.

Where does the Elmhurst to Evanston train arrive?

Elmhurst to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Elmhurst to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmhurst to Evanston is 22 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Elmhurst to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1254+ hotels available in Evanston.

Elmhurst to Evanston - 5 ways to travel via train, line 330 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain Up-N
1h 29m
$5–6
Drive 21.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elmhurst to Evanstoncar 21.4 mi
31 min
$4–6
Line 330 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mannheim/Lake to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus 330
2. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Dodge Stationbus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
2h 2m
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elmhurst to Evanstontaxi 21.4 mi
31 min
$65–80
Subway
1. Take the subway from Harlem-Green to Clark/Lakesubway Green Line
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Dempstersubway Purple Line
1h 56m
$6–9

Elmhurst to Evanston by train

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Distance: 28.1 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a train from Elmhurst to Evanston via Chicago OTC in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1st St & York St to Dodge Station via Lake St & Mannheim Rd, Mannheim/Lake, and O'Hare MMF Bay 9 in around 2h 2m.

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