What is the cheapest way to get from Evanston to Wauconda?

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Wauconda is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Wauconda?

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Wauconda is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Wauconda?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Wauconda. However, there are services departing from Davis St & Ridge Ave and arriving at Hawthorn Mall via Golf Mill Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Evanston and Wauconda?

No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Wauconda. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Fox River Grove via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Evanston to Wauconda?

The distance between Evanston and Wauconda is 38 miles. The road distance is 31.7 miles.

How do I travel from Evanston to Wauconda without a car?

The best way to get from Evanston to Wauconda without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 56m and costs $30 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Evanston to Wauconda?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Evanston to Wauconda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Wauconda bus from?

Evanston to Wauconda bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Davis St & Ridge Ave station.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Wauconda train from?

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

Train or bus from Evanston to Wauconda?

The best way to get from Evanston to Wauconda is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can line 208 bus and line 272 bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Evanston to Wauconda bus arrive?

Evanston to Wauconda bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Golf Mill Station.

Where does the Evanston to Wauconda train arrive?

Evanston to Wauconda train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Clybourn station.

Can I drive from Evanston to Wauconda?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Wauconda is 32 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Evanston to Wauconda.

Where can I stay near Wauconda?

There are 178+ hotels available in Wauconda.

Evanston to Wauconda - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Dodge Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
2. Take the train from Des Plaines to Fox River Grovetrain Up-Nw
1h 56m
$33–44
Drive 31.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Evanston to Waucondacar 31.5 mi
48 min
$6–9
Train
1. Take the train from Evanston to Clybourntrain Up-N
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Fox River Grovetrain Up-Nw
2h 11m
$33–42
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Waucondataxi 31.5 mi
48 min
$95–120
Line 208 bus, line 272 bus
1. Take the bus from Davis St & Ridge Ave to Golf Mill Stationbus 208
2. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Hawthorn Mallbus 272
2h 25m
$33–45

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Distance: 37.9 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Evanston to Wauconda via Clybourn and Fox River Grove in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davis St & Ridge Ave to Wauconda via Golf Mill Station and Hawthorn Mall in around 2h 25m.

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