Evanston is located just 12 miles north of downtown Chicago. Evanston is an urban jewel in a natural setting, with 5 public beaches on the Lake Michigan shoreline, and 2 public boat launches.
Located in Cook County, Illinois, United States, Evanston is situated on the North Shore along Lake Michigan. Evanston is 12 miles north of Downtown Chicago, bordered by Chicago to the south, Skokie to the west, Wilmette to the north, and Lake Michigan to the east.
