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How to get fromEvanston to Chicagoby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Evanston to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Evanston to Salt Lake City Airport, UTbus bus
    2. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SLC - ORD
    6h 39m
    $193–400

  2. Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Evanston to Salt Lake City Airport, UTbus bus
    2. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SLC - MDW
    6h 26m
    $143–580

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Evanston to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    30h 5m
    $219–430

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Evanston to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    2. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    36h 49m
    $513–1,124

  5. Drive 1,313.5 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Chicagocar car 1,313.5 mi
    20h 23m
    $240–347

  6. Bus, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Evanston to Salt Lake City Airport, UTbus bus
    2. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SLC - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    8h 46m
    $230–949

Evanston to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,352.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Evanston, WY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Evanston to Chicago Bus Station via Denver Union Station in around 30h 5m.

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