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How to get fromEvanston to Six Flags Great Americaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Six Flags Great America by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 565 bus

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    1. Take the train from Main St. to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Sheridan Rd & Washington St to Grand Ave & Riverside Drbus bus 565
    2h 9m
    $6–9

  2. Line 213 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Davis St & Ridge Ave to Highland Park Metra Stationbus bus 213
    2. Take the train from Highland Park to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    3h 11m
    $6–11

  3. Drive 28.6 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Six Flags Great Americacar car 28.6 mi
    39 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Six Flags Great Americataxi taxi 28.6 mi
    39 min
    $85–110

  5. Train, line 572 bus

    1. Take the train from Main St. to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Waukegan Metra Station to Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Drbus bus 572
    2h 22m
    $6–9

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  • Distance: 31.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Six Flags Great America, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Evanston to Six Flags Great America. However, you can take the train to Waukegan, walk to Sheridan Rd & Washington St, take the line 565 bus to Grand Ave & Riverside Dr, then walk to Six Flags Great America. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davis St & Ridge Ave to Six Flags Great America via Highland Park Metra Station, Highland Park, Waukegan, Waukegan Metra Station, and Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr in around 3h 11m.

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