What is the cheapest way to get from River North to Evanston?

The cheapest way to get from River North to Evanston is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from River North to Evanston?

The fastest way to get from River North to Evanston is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between River North and Evanston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Michigan & Chestnut and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between River North and Evanston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago-Brown and arriving at Dempster. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from River North to Evanston?

The distance between River North and Evanston is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.

How do I travel from River North to Evanston without a car?

The best way to get from River North to Evanston without a car is to subway which takes 30 min and costs $2 - $5.

How long does it take to get from River North to Evanston?

The subway from Chicago-Brown to Dempster takes 30 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the River North to Evanston bus from?

River North to Evanston bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Michigan & Chestnut station.

Where do I catch the River North to Evanston train from?

River North to Evanston train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Chicago-Brown station.

Where does the River North to Evanston bus arrive?

River North to Evanston bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Paulina & Howard Terminal station.

Where does the River North to Evanston train arrive?

River North to Evanston train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Dempster station.

Can I drive from River North to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between River North to Evanston is 11 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from River North to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1073+ hotels available in Evanston.

River North to Evanston - 4 ways to travel via subway, line 147 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from River North to Evanston by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Chicago-Brown to Dempstersubway Purple Line
30 min
$2–5
Line 147 bus
1. Take the bus from Michigan & Chestnut to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 147
36 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from River North to Evanstontaxi 11.1 mi
18 min
$35–45
Drive 11.1 mi
1. Drive from River North to Evanstoncar 11.1 mi
18 min
$2–3

River North to Evanston by subway

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Distance: 11.1 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between River North, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Chicago-Brown to Dempster every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Michigan & Chestnut to Paulina & Howard Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 36 min.

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