What is the cheapest way to get from Evanston to South Elgin?

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to South Elgin is to bus and line 554 bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 4h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to South Elgin?

The fastest way to get from Evanston to South Elgin is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and South Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston station to South Elgin. However, there are services departing from Dodge Station and arriving at La Fox St & Prairie St via O'Hare MMF Bay 8, Rosemont CTA Station and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Evanston and South Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Evanston to South Elgin. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Evanston to South Elgin?

The distance between Evanston and South Elgin is 53 miles. The road distance is 35.7 miles.

How do I travel from Evanston to South Elgin without a car?

The best way to get from Evanston to South Elgin without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $9 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Evanston to South Elgin?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Evanston to South Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to South Elgin bus from?

Evanston to South Elgin bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Dodge Station.

Where do I catch the Evanston to South Elgin train from?

Evanston to South Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.

Train or bus from Evanston to South Elgin?

The best way to get from Evanston to South Elgin is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $9 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $7 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Evanston to South Elgin bus arrive?

Evanston to South Elgin bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at O'Hare MMF Bay 9 station.

Where does the Evanston to South Elgin train arrive?

Evanston to South Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Evanston to South Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to South Elgin is 36 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Evanston to South Elgin.

Where can I stay near South Elgin?

There are 127+ hotels available in South Elgin.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
3h 35m
$10–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dodge Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus 603
3h 54m
$5–7
Drive 35.5 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to South Elgincar 35.5 mi
54 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Evanston to South Elgintaxi 35.5 mi
54 min
$110–140
Bus, line 554 bus
1. Take the bus from Davis St & Ridge Ave to Northwest Transportation Centerbus 208
2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus 554
4h 32m
$5–7

Evanston to South Elgin by train, foot, and bus

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 52.3 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and South Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Evanston to La Fox St & Prairie St via Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, Elgin, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dodge Station to La Fox St & Prairie St via O'Hare MMF Bay 8, Rosemont CTA Station, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 in around 3h 54m.

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