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How to get fromAlbany to Evanstonby bus, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Albany to Evanston by bus, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Line 905 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempstersubway subway
    5h 40m
    $118–614

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    6h 12m
    $104–494

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 19m
    $265–544

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2679 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    22h 14m
    $170–287

  5. Drive 821.7 mi

    1. Drive from Albany to Evanstoncar car 821.7 mi
    14h 25m
    $150–217

Albany to Evanston by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 748.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $260–550 and the journey takes 16h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Paulina & Howard Terminal via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 22h 14m.

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