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Two ways to Travel from Evanston to Downtown Chicago
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Cheapest
By car (2 115 km)
Fastest
Plane to Downtown Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
Transport providers
Train operators
Metra
Phone:
+1 312-322-6777
Website:
metra.com
Train from Evanston to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.80–$6.37
Chicago Transit (CTA)
Phone:
+1 888-968-7282
Website:
transitchicago.com/
Train from Dempster to Quincy
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.80–$5.86
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.60
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Evanston to Downtown Chicago?
The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Downtown Chicago is to line 147 bus which costs $2.22 and takes 1h 10m.
What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Downtown Chicago?
The fastest way to get from Evanston to Downtown Chicago is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $39.13 - $47.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Downtown Chicago?
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Downtown Chicago. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Harrison & Jefferson via Michigan & Washington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Is there a direct train between Evanston and Downtown Chicago?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Evanston and arriving at Chicago OTC. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
How far is it from Evanston to Downtown Chicago?
The distance between Evanston and Downtown Chicago is 21 km. The road distance is 20.2 km.
How do I travel from Evanston to Downtown Chicago without a car?
The best way to get from Evanston to Downtown Chicago without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs $2.39 - $5.43 .
How long does it take to get from Evanston to Downtown Chicago?
The train from Evanston to Chicago OTC takes 30 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Where do I catch the Evanston to Downtown Chicago bus from?
Evanston to Downtown Chicago bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
Where do I catch the Evanston to Downtown Chicago train from?
Evanston to Downtown Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.
Train or bus from Evanston to Downtown Chicago?
The best way to get from Evanston to Downtown Chicago is to train which takes 43 min and costs $2.39 - $5.43 . Alternatively, you can line 147 bus, which costs $2.22 and takes 1h 10m.
Where does the Evanston to Downtown Chicago bus arrive?
Evanston to Downtown Chicago bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Michigan & Washington station.
Where does the Evanston to Downtown Chicago train arrive?
Evanston to Downtown Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Can I drive from Evanston to Downtown Chicago?
Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Downtown Chicago is 20 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Evanston to Downtown Chicago.
Where can I stay near Downtown Chicago?
There are 1268+ hotels available in Downtown Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
