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How to get fromEvanston to Riversideby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Bnsf
    1h 29m
    $7–10

  2. Line 290 bus, line 331 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus 290
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus 331
    1h 59m
    $3–4

  3. Drive  20.1 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Riversidecar car 20.1 mi
    34 min
    $4–5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Riversidetaxi taxi 20.1 mi
    34 min
    $60–75

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Davis to LaSalle/Van Burensubway subway Purple Line
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Bnsf
    1h 46m
    $6–10

Evanston to Riverside by train and foot

Calendar166Weekly Services
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a train from Evanston to Riverside via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Howard CTA Station to 31st/1st via Cumberland CTA Station in around 1h 59m.

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