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How to get fromEast Lansing to Evanstonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Evanston by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    3h 24m
    $62–270

  2. Drive  231.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Evanstoncar car 231.3 mi
    4h 2m
    $43–61

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    5h 55m
    $113–186

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 12m

  5. Bus via Kalamazoo

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing to Kalamazoobus bus It 23
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    9h 50m
    $60–106

East Lansing to Evanston by bus, train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week, and the journey takes 3h 51m.

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