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How to get fromGreat Lakes to Evanstonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Great Lakes to Evanston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Great Lakes to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    43 min
    $4–6

  2. Train, line 213 bus

    1. Take the train from Great Lakes to Highland Parktrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Church St & Ridge Avebus bus 213
    1h 35m
    $6–8

  3. Drive 21.7 mi

    1. Drive from Great Lakes to Evanstoncar car 21.7 mi
    37 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Great Lakes to Evanstontaxi taxi 21.7 mi
    37 min
    $65–80

Great Lakes to Evanston by train

Calendar160Weekly Trains
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.1 mi
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Great Lakes, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Great Lakes to Evanston hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 43 min.

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