What is the cheapest way to get from Evanston to Elgin Station?

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Elgin Station is to bus and line 554 bus which costs $3 - $6 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Elgin Station?

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Elgin Station is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Elgin Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston station to Elgin Station. However, there are services departing from Dodge Station and arriving at Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via O'Hare MMF Bay 8 and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Evanston and Elgin Station?

No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Elgin Station. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Evanston to Elgin Station?

The distance between Evanston and Elgin Station is 49 miles. The road distance is 34.5 miles.

How do I travel from Evanston to Elgin Station without a car?

The best way to get from Evanston to Elgin Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $8 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Evanston to Elgin Station?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Evanston to Elgin Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Elgin Station bus from?

Evanston to Elgin Station bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Dodge Station.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Elgin Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Evanston to Elgin Station?

The best way to get from Evanston to Elgin Station is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $6 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Evanston to Elgin Station bus arrive?

Evanston to Elgin Station bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at O'Hare MMF Bay 9 station.

Where does the Evanston to Elgin Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Evanston to Elgin Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Elgin Station is 35 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Evanston to Elgin Station.

Where can I stay near Elgin Station?

There are 135+ hotels available in Elgin Station.

Evanston to Elgin Station - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Elgin Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
2h 28m
$9–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dodge Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus 603
2h 46m
$4–6
Drive 34.3 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Elgin Stationcar 34.3 mi
46 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Elgin Stationtaxi 34.3 mi
46 min
$100–130
Bus, line 554 bus
1. Take the bus from Davis St & Ridge Ave to Northwest Transportation Centerbus 208
2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus 554
3h 24m
$4–6

Evanston to Elgin Station by train and foot

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2h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49.1 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Elgin Station, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Evanston to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dodge Station to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via O'Hare MMF Bay 8 and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D in around 2h 46m.

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