What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Evanston?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Evanston is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Evanston?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Evanston is to drive and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $55 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Ann Arbor and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Union Station Transit Center and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Ann Arbor and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Dempster via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to Evanston?

The distance between Ann Arbor and Evanston is 258 miles. The road distance is 254.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ann Arbor to Evanston without a car?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $80 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to Evanston?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Ann Arbor to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Evanston bus from?

Ann Arbor to Evanston bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Evanston train from?

Ann Arbor to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Ann Arbor to Evanston?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Evanston is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Evanston bus arrive?

Ann Arbor to Evanston bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Ann Arbor and Evanston?

Evanston is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 3:42 AM in Ann Arbor and 2:42 AM in Evanston.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Evanston train arrive?

Ann Arbor to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Evanston is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Ann Arbor to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1179+ hotels available in Evanston.

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There are 8 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Evanston by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 30m
$84–167
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Clark & Harrison to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 22
6h 43m
$42–78
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 51m
$88–122
Drive 252.8 mi
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Evanstoncar 252.8 mi
4h 20m
$47–67
Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway
4h 25m
$141–487
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
4h 10m
$59–318
Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
4h 57m
$163–677
Bus to Detroit, fly to South Bend, train
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
6h 44m
$92–587

Ann Arbor to Evanston by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256.6 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $85–120 and the journey takes 4h 39m.

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