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

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There are 5 ways to get from Island Lake to Evanston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fox River Grove to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Dodge Stationbus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    1h 28m
    $34–42

  2. Drive 34.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Island Lake to Evanstoncar car 34.6 mi
    52 min
    $7–10

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fox River Grove to Clybourntrain train Up-Nw
    1h 58m
    $34–41

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Island Lake to Evanstontaxi taxi 34.6 mi
    52 min
    $110–130

  5. Taxi, line 272 bus, line 208 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Island Lake to Hawthorn Malltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
    3. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Church St & Asbury Avebus bus 208
    2h 3m
    $51–61

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  • Distance: 38.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

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

Metra operates a train from Fox River Grove to Clybourn hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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