Train station
Davis Street/Evanston station
11 locals recommend,
Location
901 Davis St
Evanston, IL
Tips from locals
Christopher
November 28, 2018
Metra stop closest to campus. Check the Metra Union Pacific North schedule for details.
Scott
May 14, 2015
nearest Metra (fast commuter train) to Chicago
Mohanbir
June 5, 2014
This is the Metra station where you can take the suburban rail to go downtown.
Holly + Mark
April 2, 2015
Metra Stop to for Northwestern University.
Diane
November 25, 2018
This is one of several Evanston stops for the Metra suburban trains. It is the fastest and most comfortable way to get downtown. It is about double the price of the "L" train. Buy a ticket before you get on board if the ticket booth is "manned" to avoid a surcharge onboard. You can also buy tickets through the Ventra app. Note, however, that the tickets you buy through the app remain "resident" on the device used to purchase the tickets. In other words, if your party splits up, anyone who did not physically purchase the ticket on his or her phone will be unable to access the tickets.
This is one of several Evanston stops for the Metra suburban trains. It is the fastest and most comfortable way to get downtown. It is about double the price of the "L" train. Buy a ticket before you get on board if the ticket booth is "manned" to avoid a surcharge onboard. You can also buy ticke…
