312-320 Lee St Evanston IL 60202

The CTA Purple Line's Main station, at 836 Chicago Avenue, is about a 4-minute walk from this address. From Main, Purple Line trains run north to Linden in Wilmette and, during weekday rush hours, extend south all the way to the Loop, a ride of roughly 45-55 minutes downtown, with shuttle service to Howard every 7-8 minutes the rest of the day for an easy transfer to the Red Line. The Main Street/Evanston Metra stop on the Union Pacific North Line, at 600 Main Street, is just as close, about a 4-minute walk, and gets you to Ogilvie Transportation Center in the Loop in around 23 minutes, a fast, seated alternative to the L during weekday rush periods.

Chicago Avenue and Main Street, both a few minutes away, give quick access south into Chicago and west toward the Edens Expressway for anyone driving.

Groceries are covered from two directions: Jewel-Osco at 1128 Chicago Avenue is about an 8-minute walk for a full-size supermarket and pharmacy, while Trader Joe's at 1211 Chicago Avenue is a similar 8-minute walk for specialty and prepared foods. For coffee, The Brothers K Coffeehouse at 500 Main Street is only about a 3-minute walk, a longtime neighborhood spot for coffee and pastries on the way to the train.

For a bit of green space close to home, St. Paul Park sits right next to the Main Street L station, about a 4-minute walk, with a fenced tot lot, swings, a seating area, and a lawn big enough for a picnic or to let a dog stretch its legs. Main Street and Chicago Avenue, both just steps away, add a walkable stretch of everyday shops and restaurants to round out the neighborhood.