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How to get fromWilmette to Evanstonby bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Wilmette to Evanston by bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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  1. Line 201 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Central Street & Lawndale to Ridge & Dempsterbus bus 201 / ...
    19 min
    $3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wilmette to Evanstontaxi taxi 3.5 mi
    6 min
    $14–17

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Wilmette to Evanstonwalk walk 3.3 mi
    1h 3m

  4. Line 421 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Wilmette Ave & Ridge Rd to Linden CTAbus bus 421
    2. Take the subway from Linden to Davissubway subway Purple Line
    20 min
    $4–7

Wilmette to Evanston by bus

Calendar244Weekly Buses
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.7 mi
  • Duration: 19 min

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

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Central Street & Lawndale to Ridge & Dempster hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min.

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