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

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Evanston by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempstersubway subway
    4h 35m
    $61–393

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    9h 23m
    $36–80

  3. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    8h 17m
    $58–97

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus Columbus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    9h 29m
    $97–207

  5. Drive 322.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Evanstoncar car 322.8 mi
    6h 33m
    $59–86

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    5h 1m
    $558–913

Columbus to Evanston by bus and subway (Flixbus)

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Columbus to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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