There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Evanston by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane HOU - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway
5h 13m$135–661Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus FlixBus 2240 / ...
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus Querétaro
25h 45m$193–356Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
26h 18m$358–710Drive 1,081.8 mi
- Drive from Houston to Evanstoncar 1,081.8 mi
18h 30m$198–286Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAH - ORD
6h 18m$159–394Bus, train via Sheridan & Sunnyside
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1152
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
29h 24m$316–670Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
31h 1m$426–894
Houston to Evanston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Evanston is to fly which costs $150 - $400 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Evanston is to fly and subway which takes 5h 13m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Lincolnwood Town Center via Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street and 31st Street & Pulaski. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Evanston via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 1m.
The distance between Houston and Evanston is 977 miles. The road distance is 1088.2 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 25h 45m and costs $190 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Houston to Evanston, including transfers.
Houston to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Evanston is to bus which takes 25h 45m and costs $190 - $360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $400 and takes 6h 18m, you could also train, which costs $420 - $900 and takes 31h 1m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Lincolnwood Town Center via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, California & 35th Street, and 31st Street & Pulaski in around 25h 45m. Alternatively, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–380
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Main
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $150–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.
Houston to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Evanston is 1088 miles. It takes approximately 18h 30m to drive from Houston to Evanston.
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