There are 7 ways to get from Evansville, IN to Chicago by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Evansville
best- Fly from Evansville (EVV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EVV - ORD
2h 50m$58–280Drive 285.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Evansville, IN to Chicagocar 285.7 mi
6h 2m$49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Evansville
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
9h 10m$86–249Bus, train via St. Louis
- Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
9h 15m$180–285Taxi to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Evansville, IN to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)taxi
- Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OWB - ORD
3h 20m$122–355Bus via Bloomington
- Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Bloomington, INbus Evansville
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
9h 20m$78–207Bus, train
- Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Evansville
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
10h 30m$156–369
Evansville, IN to Chicago by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Evansville, IN to Chicago is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Evansville, IN to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $55 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Evansville, IN to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Evansville, IN and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Evansville, IN and Chicago is 300 miles. The road distance is 287.4 miles.
The best way to get from Evansville, IN to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $85 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Evansville, IN to Chicago, including transfers.
Evansville, IN to Chicago bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Evansville, IN station.
The best way to get from Evansville, IN to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $55 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 9h 10m.
Evansville, IN to Chicago bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Evansville, IN to Chicago is 287 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Evansville, IN to Chicago.
What companies run services between Evansville, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Evansville (EVV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Evansville, IN to Chicago Union Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Evansville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Evansville, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Evansville, IN to Bloomington, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–150
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Evansville, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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