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How to get fromEvanston to Chicago Loopby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    30 min
    $3–5

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway Purple Line
    34 min
    $2–5

  3. Line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus bus 147
    52 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Chicago Looptaxi taxi 12 mi
    19 min
    $35–45

  5. Drive 12 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Chicago Loopcar car 12 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

Evanston to Chicago Loop by train

Calendar205Weekly Trains
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.1 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

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

Metra operates a train from Evanston to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 52 min.

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