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How to get fromIndianapolis to Evanstonby bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Evanston by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Bus, subway

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the subway from 95th to Howardsubway subway Red Line
    4h 57m
    $30–56

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 12m
    $70–135

  3. Drive 192.2 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Evanstoncar car 192.2 mi
    3h 30m
    $36–51

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway subway
    4h 13m
    $51–332

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    4h 59m
    $31–49

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    4h 51m
    $428–1,312

Indianapolis to Evanston by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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