CTA Rapid transit
Section 8 apartments near the CTA Purple Line
The CTA Purple Line runs from Linden in Wilmette south through Evanston to Howard, where it connects to the Red Line. During rush hours it runs express to the Loop as the Purple Line Express. It is the primary rapid-transit link between Evanston and Chicago.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
Under the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance and Illinois Human Rights Act, it is illegal for a landlord in Cook County to refuse an applicant because they use a housing voucher.
2-bedroom HUD rent benchmarks along the line
| Neighborhood | ZIP | 2BR HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|---|
| North Evanston | 60201 | $2,630 |
| Northwestern University Area | 60208 | $2,630 |
| Downtown Evanston | 60201 | $2,630 |
| South Evanston | 60202 | $2,460 |
Stations
- 1Linden— North Evanston
- 2Central— North Evanston
- 3Noyes— North Evanston
- 4Foster— Northwestern University Area
- 5Davis— Downtown Evanston
- 6Dempster— Downtown Evanston
- 7Main— South Evanston
- 8South Boulevard— South Evanston
Other lines in Evanston
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