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How to get fromEvanston to West Chicagoby train, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Evanston to West Chicago by train, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Main St. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain train Up-W
    2h 4m
    $6–8

  2. Drive  35.2 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to West Chicagocar car 35.2 mi
    54 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Evanston to West Chicagotaxi taxi 35.2 mi
    54 min
    $110–140

  4. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Harlem-Greensubway subway
    3. Take the train from Oak Park to West Chicagotrain train
    2h 28m
    $6–11

Evanston to West Chicago by train

Calendar144Weekly Trains
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 41 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and West Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Main St. to West Chicago via Chicago OTC in around 2h 4m.

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