CTA – Davis

It’s a CTA stop what more can you want? They have a Dunkin donuts which is pretty sweet. The benches are pretty nice. And it’s conveniently located in Evanston!

Easy to navigate. Transfer to Metra. Clean. Nearby parking.
The model for good public transportation!

This station is pretty top notch in my book. I used to live in Evanston and sometimes I come here on weekends to escape the city life if I need a break.
First off, its clean. Not as many vagrants, homeless, gang members hanging out at other places in the city… Maybe they know better considering the police station or Evanston Police HQ is a few blocks away.
From here it’s 45 minutes downtown via the purple line… can ask for anything better than that. We all know the purple line is better than the red line.
if you want to get to Ohare and dont want to spend 40 bucks or more on a cab and smell like yesterdays lunch then maybe taking the #250 pace bus to des plaines that stops at ohare will be for you. I have never taken it so I assume that takes over an hour.
The gang situation is minimal.

This is a pretty decent CTA EL stop. There is a dunkin donuts inside so great for morning commuters to get their caffeine and sugar fix. Relatively not as sketchy as other stops, the area is generally pretty well patrolled by uniformed officers. It’s also right next door to the metra station, so if one is running late, depending on the schedule, you can hop to the other.

The Davis Street station is one of the cleanest stations on the entire CTA line. The platforms have a lot of space as do the stairwells, and the turnstile area. Surprisingly the elevators do not smell and I have yet to see them out of service. It is great that the entire platform is sheltered from rain and other weather elements. The only downside is the entrances aren’t actually on Davis Street and the West entrance is completely unmarked. There are no signs telling you where the entrance is located. The East side is clearly visibly and easy to access.