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How to get fromUptown to Evanstonby subway, taxi, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Uptown to Evanston by subway, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Wilson-North Outer to Mainsubway subway Purple Line
    8 min
    $2–5

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Uptown to Evanstontaxi taxi 6.1 mi
    10 min
    $21–26

  3. Drive  6.1 mi

    1. Drive from Uptown to Evanstoncar car 6.1 mi
    10 min
    $2

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ravenswood to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    13 min
    $3–5

Uptown to Evanston by subway

Calendar290Weekly Subways
Duration8 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.1 mi
  • Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Uptown, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Wilson-North Outer to Main every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 8 min.

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