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How to get fromEvanston to Elburnby train, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Evanston to Elburn by train, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Main St. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    2h 32m
    $7–9

  2. Drive  49.5 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Elburncar car 49.5 mi
    1h 13m
    $9–14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Elburntaxi taxi 49.5 mi
    1h 13m
    $150–190

  4. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway Purple Line
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    2h 52m
    $8–13

Evanston to Elburn by train

Calendar139Weekly Trains
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Main St. to Elburn via Chicago OTC in around 2h 32m.

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