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How to get fromEvanston to Northerly Islandby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Northerly Island by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    30 min
    $3–5

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Davis to Adams/Wabashsubway subway Purple Line
    39 min
    $2–5

  3. Line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Delawarebus bus 147
    40 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Northerly Islandtaxi taxi 14.5 mi
    24 min
    $45–55

  5. Drive 14.5 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Northerly Islandcar car 14.5 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

Evanston to Northerly Island by train

Calendar205Weekly Trains
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.1 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Northerly Island, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Evanston to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Delaware every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 40 min.

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