There are 2 ways to get from Evanston to Gilman by train (Amtrak) or car
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Evanston to Gilman by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Gilman is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Evanston to Gilman is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Gilman station. However, there are services departing from Main St. and arriving at Gilman Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Evanston and Gilman is 94 miles. The road distance is 96.7 miles.
The best way to get from Evanston to Gilman without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Evanston to Gilman, including transfers.
Evanston to Gilman train services, operated by Metra, depart from Main St. station.
Evanston to Gilman train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Gilman is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Evanston to Gilman.
There are two+ hotels available in Gilman.
What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Gilman, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Main St. to Gilman Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Main St. to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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