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How to get fromEvanston to Rensselaerby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Evanston to Rensselaer by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Main St. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Stationtrain train Cardinal
    3h 22m
    $30–58

  2. Line 147 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0120S
    4h 29m
    $16–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0120S
    4h 25m
    $18–32

  4. Drive 93.9 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Rensselaercar car 93.9 mi
    1h 52m
    $18–25

Evanston to Rensselaer by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 84.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Main St. to Rensselaer Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Rensselaer Bus Stop via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 29m.

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