What is the cheapest way to get from Illinois to Evanston?

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Evanston is to line 147 bus which costs $3 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Illinois to Evanston?

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Evanston is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Evanston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from State & Van Buren and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

Is there a direct train between Illinois and Evanston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harold Washington Library and arriving at Main. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Illinois to Evanston?

The distance between Illinois and Evanston is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.8 miles.

How do I travel from Illinois to Evanston without a car?

The best way to get from Illinois to Evanston without a car is to subway which takes 38 min and costs $2 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Illinois to Evanston?

The subway from Harold Washington Library to Main takes 38 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Evanston bus from?

Illinois to Evanston bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from State & Van Buren station.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Evanston train from?

Illinois to Evanston train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Harold Washington Library station.

Where does the Illinois to Evanston bus arrive?

Illinois to Evanston bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Paulina & Howard Terminal station.

Where does the Illinois to Evanston train arrive?

Illinois to Evanston train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Main station.

Can I drive from Illinois to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Evanston is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Illinois to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1225+ hotels available in Evanston.

Illinois to Evanston - 4 ways to travel via subway, line 147 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Illinois to Evanston by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to Mainsubway Purple Line
38 min
$2–5
Line 147 bus
1. Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 147
53 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Evanstontaxi 12.7 mi
20 min
$40–50
Drive 12.7 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Evanstoncar 12.7 mi
20 min
$3–4

Illinois to Evanston by subway

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Distance: 12.2 mi
Duration: 38 min

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

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Harold Washington Library to Main every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 53 min.

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