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How to get fromWest Chicago to Evanstonby train, car, taxi, or subway

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Main St.train train Up-N
    1h 59m
    $6–7

  2. Drive  35.2 mi

    1. Drive from West Chicago to Evanstoncar car 35.2 mi
    54 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Chicago to Evanstontaxi taxi 35.2 mi
    54 min
    $110–140

  4. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Oak Parktrain train
    2. Take the subway from Harlem-Green to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Mainsubway subway
    2h 13m
    $6–10

West Chicago to Evanston by train

Calendar149Weekly Trains
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between West Chicago, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

You can take a train from West Chicago to Main St. via Chicago OTC in around 1h 59m.

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