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3About Evanston, IL
Evanston hugs Lake Michigan just 12 miles north of Chicago, built around Northwestern University's lakefront campus. I-94 runs along the western edge, connecting to Chicago and Milwaukee, while Sheridan Road offers a scenic lakefront route. The Purple Line provides direct CTA service to downtown Chicago. Despite being a college town, Evanston remains officially dry, prohibiting retail alcohol sales citywide.
Where is Evanston, IL on the map?
Evanston, IL is in United States, at 42.046, -87.694 - about 26 km north of Chicago, IL.
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What is the closest airport to Evanston, IL?
The closest airport to Evanston, IL is Chicago Midway International Airport, 39 km (about 47 min by car). Other airports nearby: Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Gary/Chicago International Airport.