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How to get fromGlen Ellyn to Evanstonby train, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Glen Ellyn to Evanston by train, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Main St.train train Up-N
    1h 44m
    $6

  2. Drive 28.8 mi

    1. Drive from Glen Ellyn to Evanstoncar car 28.8 mi
    44 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Glen Ellyn to Evanstontaxi taxi 28.8 mi
    44 min
    $85–110

  4. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn 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
    1h 58m
    $6–10

Glen Ellyn to Evanston by train

Calendar169Weekly Trains
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Glen Ellyn, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Glen Ellyn to Main St. via Chicago OTC in around 1h 44m.

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