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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Main St. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train Up-W
    1h 45m
    $5–7

  2. Drive  28.7 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Glen Ellyncar car 28.7 mi
    44 min
    $5–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Glen Ellyntaxi taxi 28.7 mi
    44 min
    $95–120

  4. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway Purple Line
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train Up-W
    2h 6m
    $6–11

Evanston to Glen Ellyn by train

Calendar164Weekly Trains
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Glen Ellyn, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Main St. to Glen Ellyn via Chicago OTC in around 1h 45m.

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