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How to get fromEvanston to Johnsburgby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train, line 806 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dodge Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 250
    2. Take the train from Des Plaines to Crystal Laketrain train
    3. Take the bus from Woodstock/Grant to Johnsburg/Chapel Hillbus bus 806
    3h 34m
    $8–13

  2. Bus, line 806 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Davis St & Ridge Ave to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 208
    2. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Johnsburg/Chapel Hillbus bus 806
    5h 27m
    $6–9

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain train Md-N
    4h 21m
    $11–16

  4. Drive 42 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Johnsburgcar car 42 mi
    1h 1m
    $8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Johnsburgtaxi taxi 42 mi
    1h 1m
    $120–150

Evanston to Johnsburg by bus and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Lake hourly. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davis St & Ridge Ave to Johnsburg/Chapel Hill via Northwest Transportation Center, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, and Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 5h 27m.

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