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How to get fromLake Forest to Evanstonby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Evanston by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    36 min
    $4–5
  2. Line 213 bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Church St & Benson Avebus bus 213
    1h 29m
    $5–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Forest to Evanstontaxi taxi 17.6 mi
    30 min
    $55–65
  4. Drive 17.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Evanstoncar car 17.6 mi
    30 min
    $4–5

Lake Forest to Evanston by train

Calendar160Weekly Trains
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Metra operates a train from Lake Forest. to Evanston hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, Pace Bus operates a bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Church St & Benson Ave hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 55 min.

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