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How to get fromGeneva to Evanstonby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Main St.train train Up-N
    2h 7m
    $6–8

  2. Line 801 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from State St & 3rd St to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus bus 801
    2. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    3. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Dodge Stationbus bus 250
    3h 32m
    $5–7

  3. Drive 40.7 mi

    1. Drive from Geneva to Evanstoncar car 40.7 mi
    1h 3m
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Geneva to Evanstontaxi taxi 40.7 mi
    1h 3m
    $120–160

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Oak Parktrain train
    2. Take the subway from Harlem-Green to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Mainsubway subway
    2h 21m
    $7–11

Geneva to Evanston by train

Calendar164Weekly Trains
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Geneva to Main St. via Chicago OTC in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St & 3rd St to Dodge Station via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Rosemont CTA Station, and O'Hare MMF Bay 9 in around 3h 32m.

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