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Visiting Evanston

Travelers to Evanston give high marks for the college vibe, shopping, and top-notch restaurants. Tourists who journey to this walkable city can discover its live music, lakeside setting, and sporting events. Wrigley Field, John Hancock Center, and Millennium Park are some of the top sights around the area.

• You'll find 1200 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in the larger area of Chicago
• The closest major airport is in Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from the city center
• The next closest is in Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.), 11.8 mi (19 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Evanston

The city is well known for its live music and theaters, and cultural venues include Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art and Mitchell Museum of the American Indian. While football fans may already be searching for tickets, everyone can enjoy a game or event at Ryan Field. The university setting is a highlight of the city and Northwestern University is worth a campus tour.

As you plan your holiday getaway, you'll find 9 hotels and other lodging options available to choose from in Evanston. Here you'll find top ones based on our user reviews:

• Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston - This 3.5-star hotel features free breakfast, a restaurant, and free WiFi. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its overall value and WiFi.
• Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston - Our customers like the dining options and overall value at this hotel. This 3.5-star hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free WiFi.
• Margarita European Inn, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member - This 2.5-star hotel features free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Expedia customers like its proximity to shopping and clean, comfortable rooms.

In the surrounding area, popular places to see include Wrigley Field, located 7 mi (11.2 km) from the heart of the city, and John Hancock Center, which is 10.8 mi/17.4 km away.

Getting Around Evanston

With so many choices for transportation, seeing all of Evanston is simple. You can access metro transit at Davis Metro Station, Dempster Station, and Foster Station. If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Evanston Davis Street Station, Evanston Main Street Station, or Evanston Central Street Station.

Dressing for Evanston

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 53°F during the day and 17°F at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 83°F, while the average at night is 34°F
• July through September has daytime averages of 84°F with nighttime averages of 49°F
• In October-December, you can expect daytime averages of 69°F and nighttime averages of 18°F
• About 37.83 inches of rain falls on Evanston each year
• Usually July and August are the hottest months with an average of 82°F, whereas January and December are often coldest, averaging 20°F