How to get fromEvanston to North Chicago (Station)by train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Evanston to North Chicago (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Evanston to North Chicagotrain Up-N
50 min
$4–6
Line 213 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Davis St & Ridge Ave to Highland Park Metra Stationbus 213
2. Take the train from Highland Park to North Chicagotrain Up-N
1h 42m
$5–8
Drive 22.7 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to North Chicago (Station)car 22.7 mi
39 min
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Evanston to North Chicago (Station)taxi 22.7 mi
39 min
$65–85

Evanston to North Chicago (Station) by train

155Weekly Trains

50 minAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 21.7 mi
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and North Chicago (Station), IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Evanston to North Chicago hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 50 min.

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