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How to get fromFox Lake to Evanstonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Fox Lake to Evanston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 423 bus

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    1. Take the train from Fox Lake to Glenviewtrain train Md-N
    2. Take the bus from Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station to Linden CTAbus bus 423
    2h 26m
    $7–9

  2. Drive  41 mi

    1. Drive from Fox Lake to Evanstoncar car 41 mi
    55 min
    $7–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fox Lake to Evanstontaxi taxi 41 mi
    55 min
    $120–150

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Fox Lake to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    2h 37m
    $9–13

Fox Lake to Evanston by train and bus

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Fox Lake, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Fox Lake to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 1h 42m.

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