If you are flying to Chicago you will get in at either O’Hare or Midaway. It is easiest to take a taxi or Uber from O’Hare and the “L” from Midway to get to campus. If taking a train and then public transportation, you will need to use the Metra. For detailed intructions see the links below.
O’Hare International Airport to the Evanston Campus
Midway International Airport to the Evanston Campus
Public Transit (The Metra) From Union Station to Evanston Campus
Taking a Taxi
If you know that you will be taking a taxi, it is better to call ahead and arrange a flat rate price to Evanston. Phone numbers for some of the taxi companies are listed below. Expect to pay about $35 going from O’Hare to Evanston or $55 from Midway to Evanston.
American Taxi (847) 255-9600
303 Taxi Services 847-303-0303