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How to get fromPlainfield to Evanstonby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Plainfield to Evanston by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    2h 21m
    $38–47

  2. Bus, subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Monroe St & Wabash Avebus bus 850 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Dempstersubway subway Purple Line
    2h 46m
    $6–10

  3. Bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Michigan Ave & Tribune Towerbus bus 850 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Michigan & Hubbard to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147
    2h 41m
    $7–8

  4. Drive 47.1 mi

    1. Drive from Plainfield to Evanstoncar car 47.1 mi
    1h 5m
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plainfield to Evanstontaxi taxi 47.1 mi
    1h 5m
    $140–170

Plainfield to Evanston by bus

Calendar85Weekly Buses
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Plainfield, Will County, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Plainfield to Evanston via Naperville, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Michigan & Hubbard in around 2h 41m.

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