There are 4 ways to get from Lincoln Square to Evanston by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ravenswood to Evanstontrain Up-N
13 min$3–5Drive 4.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lincoln Square to Evanstoncar 4.6 mi
7 min$1–2Bus
- Take the bus from Western & Foster to Western & Birchwood Terminalbus 49B
15 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lincoln Square to Evanstontaxi 4.6 mi
7 min$17–21
Lincoln Square to Evanston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln Square to Evanston is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 7 min.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln Square to Evanston is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $17 - $21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Western & Foster and arriving at Western & Birchwood Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ravenswood and arriving at Evanston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
The distance between Lincoln Square and Evanston is 6 miles. The road distance is 4.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln Square to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs $3 - $5.
The train from Ravenswood to Evanston takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Lincoln Square to Evanston bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Western & Foster station.
Lincoln Square to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, depart from Ravenswood station.
The best way to get from Lincoln Square to Evanston is to train which takes 13 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 and takes 15 min.
What companies run services between Lincoln Square, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Ravenswood to Evanston hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Western & Foster to Western & Birchwood Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Ravenswood to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Western & Foster to Western & Birchwood Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Estimated price
- $17–21
303 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Executive Taxi
- Phone
- +1 217-637-8808
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lincoln Square to Evanston bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Western & Birchwood Terminal station.
Lincoln Square to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Evanston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln Square to Evanston is 5 miles. It takes approximately 7 min to drive from Lincoln Square to Evanston.
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