There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Sarasota by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MDW - SRQ
5h 13m$114–612Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane ORD - SRQ
5h 39m$84–412Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
31h 58m$188–330Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
46h 1mDrive 1,183.8 mi
- Drive from Evanston to Sarasotacar 1,183.8 mi
21h 7m$216–313
Evanston to Sarasota by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Sarasota is to fly which costs $80 - $420 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Evanston to Sarasota is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Sarasota. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Michigan & Washington, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station and Cattlemen Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 58m.
The distance between Evanston and Sarasota is 1075 miles. The road distance is 1190.7 miles.
The best way to get from Evanston to Sarasota without a car is to bus which takes 31h 58m and costs $180 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Evanston to Sarasota, including transfers.
Evanston to Sarasota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Evanston to Sarasota is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $330 and takes 31h 58m.
Evanston to Sarasota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Sarasota is 1h ahead of Evanston. It is currently 10:55 PM in Evanston and 11:55 PM in Sarasota.
What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Sarasota, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 31h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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