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Trip Overview

The average bus between Evanston and Lansing takes 5h 36m and the fastest bus takes 2h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Evanston to Lansing. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 36m
Duration
48 mi
Distance
$8
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Line 147 bus, line 26 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Congress Plaza & Michiganbus bus 147
  2. Take the bus from Balbo & Michigan to Mackinaw & 92nd Streetbus bus 26
4h 8m
$6–8

Evanston to Lansing bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Evanston and Lansing. The earliest departure is at 12:19 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Evanston is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Lansing at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Congress Plaza & Michigan and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 57m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 53m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 54m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 57m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 53m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 54m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 57m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 53m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 54m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 57m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 53m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 54m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 57m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 53m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 54m • 3 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus3h 6m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Evanston to Lansing? 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: 47.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Lansing, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Torrence Ave & Thorton Rd via Congress Plaza & Michigan, Balbo & Michigan, Mackinaw & 92nd Street, and Hegewisch South Shore Station in around 4h 8m.

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