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How to get fromEvanston to Columbusby bus, train, car, subway, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Columbus by bus, train, car, subway, plane, or taxi

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  1. Line 423 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Linden CTA to Lehigh/Glenview Metra Stationbus bus 423
    2. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    4h 5m
    $42–93

  2. Drive 132.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Evanston to Columbuscar car 132.6 mi
    3h 4m
    $25–35

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dodge Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus bus 250
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 12m
    $60–89

  4. Subway, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    3. Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Columbustaxi taxi
    3h 53m
    $130–485

  5. Subway, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ORD - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 2m
    $628–1,069

Evanston to Columbus by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Evanston to Columbus. However, you can take the line 423 bus to Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station, walk to Glenview Amtrak Station, then take the train to Columbus Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dodge Station to Columbus Amtrak Station via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Milwaukee in around 5h 12m.

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