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

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Edgewater is to bus which costs $3 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Edgewater is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Edgewater?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Western & Birchwood Terminal and arriving at Western Brown Line Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Evanston and Edgewater?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Evanston and arriving at Peterson/Ridge. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Evanston to Edgewater?

The distance between Evanston and Edgewater is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Evanston to Edgewater without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs $3 - $4.

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

The train from Evanston to Peterson/Ridge takes 8 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Edgewater bus from?

Evanston to Edgewater bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Western & Birchwood Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Edgewater train from?

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

Train or bus from Evanston to Edgewater?

The best way to get from Evanston to Edgewater is to train which takes 8 min and costs $3 - $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 and takes 21 min.

Where does the Evanston to Edgewater bus arrive?

Evanston to Edgewater bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Western Brown Line Station.

Where does the Evanston to Edgewater train arrive?

Evanston to Edgewater train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Peterson/Ridge station.

Where can I stay near Edgewater?

There are 1298+ hotels available in Edgewater.

Evanston to Edgewater - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, foot, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Evanston to Edgewater by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Evanston to Peterson/Ridgetrain Up-N
8 min
$3–4
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Dempster to Wilson-South Outersubway Purple Line
10 min
$2–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Western & Birchwood Terminal to Western Brown Line Stationbus 49B
21 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Edgewatertaxi 4.5 mi
7 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from Evanston to Edgewaterwalk 4.5 mi
1h 26m
Subway via Howard
1. Take the subway from Dempster to Howardsubway Purple Line
2. Take the subway from Howard to Bryn Mawrsubway Red Line
17 min
$2–5

Evanston to Edgewater by train

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Distance: 4 mi
Duration: 8 min

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

Metra operates a train from Evanston to Peterson/Ridge hourly. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Western & Birchwood Terminal to Western Brown Line Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min.

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