There are 5 ways to get from Hartford to Evanston by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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 to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BDL - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway
5h 20m$91–462Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BDL - ORD
6h 3m$68–342Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
22h 18m$516–826Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
25h 14m$185–284Drive 901.6 mi
- Drive from Hartford to Evanstoncar 901.6 mi
15h 12m$149–215
Hartford to Evanston by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hartford to Evanston is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 15h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Hartford to Evanston is to fly and subway which takes 5h 20m and costs $90 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartford station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Hartford Union Station and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via New York Midtown, Jefferson & Harrison and Washington & Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Hartford station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Hartford Amtrak Station and arriving at Main via Springfield and LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 18m.
The distance between Hartford and Evanston is 815 miles. The road distance is 906.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hartford to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 22h 18m and costs $500 - $850.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Hartford to Evanston, including transfers.
Hartford to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Hartford Union Station.
Hartford to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hartford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Hartford to Evanston is to train which takes 22h 18m and costs $500 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 25h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $350 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Main via Springfield, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle/Van Buren in around 22h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hartford Union Station to Paulina & Howard Terminal via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, and Washington & Wabash in around 25h 14m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Main
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Hartford Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Hartford to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Evanston is 1h behind Hartford. It is currently 4:43 PM in Hartford and 3:43 PM in Evanston.
Hartford to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hartford to Evanston is 907 miles. It takes approximately 15h 12m to drive from Hartford to Evanston.
There are 1229+ hotels available in Evanston.