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How to get fromEvanston to Downtown Chicagoby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Downtown Chicago 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
    42 min
    $3–5

  2. Line 147 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus bus 147
    1h 9m
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 12.5 mi
    20 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive 12.5 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Downtown Chicagocar car 12.5 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Dempster to Quincysubway subway Purple Line
    1h 10m
    $2–5

Evanston to Downtown Chicago by train and foot

Calendar205Weekly Services
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.8 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Downtown Chicago, 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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