What is the cheapest way to get from Evanston to Portage?

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Portage is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Portage?

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Portage is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Portage?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Portage station. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Evanston and Portage?

No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Portage. However, there are services departing from Main and arriving at Portage/Ogden Dunes via Millennium Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Evanston to Portage?

The distance between Evanston and Portage is 55 miles. The road distance is 52.1 miles.

How do I travel from Evanston to Portage without a car?

The best way to get from Evanston to Portage without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 8m and costs $26 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Evanston to Portage?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Evanston to Portage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Portage bus from?

Evanston to Portage bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Paulina & Howard Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Portage train from?

Evanston to Portage train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Main station.

Where does the Evanston to Portage bus arrive?

Evanston to Portage bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Michigan & Washington station.

Where does the Evanston to Portage train arrive?

Evanston to Portage train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington/Wabash station.

Can I drive from Evanston to Portage?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Portage is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Evanston to Portage.

Where can I stay near Portage?

There are 103+ hotels available in Portage.

Evanston to Portage - 3 ways to travel via train, subway, line 147 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Evanston to Portage by subway, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Main to Washington/Wabashsubway Purple Line
2. Take the train from Millennium Station to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl / ...
2h 8m
$26–34
Drive 51.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Evanston to Portagecar 51.8 mi
1h 8m
$10–14
Line 147 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
3h 5m
$36–52

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Distance: 54.7 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Portage, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Portage via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Gary Bus Station in around 3h 5m.

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