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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barrington to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Dodge Stationbus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    1h 14m
    $26–31

  2. Drive 25.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Zurich to Evanstoncar car 25.9 mi
    41 min
    $5–7

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Barrington to Clybourntrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    1h 44m
    $26–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Zurich to Evanstontaxi taxi 25.9 mi
    41 min
    $80–100

  5. Line 272 bus, line 208 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Church St & Asbury Avebus bus 208
    1h 54m
    $36–45

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  • Distance: 29.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

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

You can take a vehicle from Lake Zurich to Evanston via Barrington and Clybourn in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake Zurich to Church St & Asbury Ave via Hawthorn Mall and Golf Mill Station in around 1h 54m.

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