There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Mishawaka by train (Amtrak), subway, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
4h 53m$35–79Line 147 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bendbus Bsb 26 / ...
5h 18m$16–26Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Davis to LaSalle/Van Burensubway Purple Line
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 10m$28–41Drive 107.1 mi
- Drive from Evanston to Mishawakacar 107.1 mi
2h 12m$20–29Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Dempster to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
3h 41m$74–390
Evanston to Mishawaka by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Mishawaka is to line 147 bus and bus which costs $16 - $27 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Evanston to Mishawaka is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Mishawaka. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Birkin & Lincolnway via Michigan & Washington, Chicago and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Mishawaka station. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Evanston and Mishawaka is 126 miles. The road distance is 107.8 miles.
The best way to get from Evanston to Mishawaka without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Evanston to Mishawaka, including transfers.
Evanston to Mishawaka bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
Evanston to Mishawaka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Evanston to Mishawaka is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 147 bus and bus, which costs $16 - $27 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Mishawaka, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–70 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Birkin & Lincolnway via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago, South Bend, and South Street Station in around 5h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Davis to LaSalle/Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Dempster to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Evanston to Mishawaka bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Michigan & Washington station.
Mishawaka is 1h ahead of Evanston. It is currently 11:04 AM in Evanston and 12:04 PM in Mishawaka.
Evanston to Mishawaka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Mishawaka is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Evanston to Mishawaka.
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