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You may like the room rates at this top accommodation option in the area, which gets good reviews from our travelers: Congress Plaza Hotel - 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from the heart of Evanston. Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Harrison Station and Chicago Van Buren Street Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 30°F. Average annual precipitation for Evanston is 49 inches.

In general, Evanston is known for its college atmosphere, live music, and restaurants. Major attractions include Wrigley Field, Navy Pier, and Grant Park. Get out into nature with places like Clark Street Beach, Dawes Park, and Dog Beach. Cultural attractions include Halim Time & Glass Museum, Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, and Evanston History Center.

Keep this information about transit options in Evanston on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away from the city center. An alternative is Chicago O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), situated 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transit during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transit at Davis Metro Station, Dempster Station, and Foster Station. To check out more of the area, take a train from Evanston Davis Street Station, Evanston Main Street Station, or Evanston Central Street Station.