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Evanston to Grinnell buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Evanston and Grinnell takes 9h 34m and the fastest bus takes 8h 30m. There is at least one bus per day from Evanston to Grinnell. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 34m
Duration
302 mi
Distance
$66
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Evanston to Grinnell bus times

Buses run once daily between Evanston and Grinnell. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Evanston is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Grinnell at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USA8h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USA15h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USA8h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USA8h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USA8h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USA8h 31m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Evanston to Grinnell? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 302.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?

You can take a train from Evanston to Grinnell via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Iowa City in around 8h 6m.

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