About Evanston

Evanston, Illinois is located in a pleasant setting on the shore of Lake Michigan, 13 miles north of Chicago's downtown "Loop."

For more information, we suggest the following sites.

General Information

• The City of Evanston*
• Evanston restaurant listings
• North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau*

Transportation to Evanston

• Directions to the John Evans Alumni Center (includes driving and public transport)

Relocation Information

• Northwestern's Off-Campus Housing Office
• Chicago Reader's Space Finder*
• Cost of Living Calculator*
• Cost of Moving Calculator*

*sites not maintained by Northwestern University, which bears no responsiblity for their content