There are 8 ways to get from Dearborn to Evanston by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 53m$69–167Bus via Lafayette & Sixth
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 40m$44–76Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 31m$65–95Drive 283.5 mi
- Drive from Dearborn to Evanstoncar 283.5 mi
4h 59m$52–75Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway
4h 11m$136–472Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
4h 48m$138–662Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Dearborn to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
4h 37m$52–263Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
6h 14m$93–624
Dearborn to Evanston by bus, train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dearborn to Evanston is to bus via Lafayette & Sixth which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Dearborn to Evanston is to fly and subway which takes 4h 11m and costs $130 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Dearborn to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Schaefer and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Dearborn, Union Station Transit Center and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Dearborn to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Main via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Dearborn and Evanston is 288 miles. The road distance is 285.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dearborn to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $65 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Dearborn to Evanston, including transfers.
Dearborn to Evanston bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Dearborn to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Dearborn to Evanston is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $65 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Dearborn, MI, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 5h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Dearborn to Evanston bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Evanston is 1h behind Dearborn. It is currently 11:24 PM in Dearborn and 10:24 PM in Evanston.
Dearborn to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dearborn to Evanston is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Dearborn to Evanston.
There are 1220+ hotels available in Evanston.