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How to get fromWaukegan to Evanstonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Waukegan to Evanston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    50 min
    $4–6

  2. Train, line 213 bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Highland Parktrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Church St & Ridge Avebus bus 213
    1h 42m
    $6–9

  3. Drive 25.3 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Evanstoncar car 25.3 mi
    44 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waukegan to Evanstontaxi taxi 25.3 mi
    44 min
    $75–95

Waukegan to Evanston by train

Calendar160Weekly Trains
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.9 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

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

Metra operates a train from Waukegan to Evanston hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 50 min.

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