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How to get fromJackson to Evanstonby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Jackson to Evanston by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    4h 53m
    $72–143

  2. Bus, line 22 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Clark & Harrison to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 22
    6h 38m
    $35–64

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 16m
    $75–103

  4. Drive 219.3 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Evanstoncar car 219.3 mi
    3h 47m
    $40–58

  5. Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3h 44m
    $188–478

  6. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempstersubway subway
    5h 56m
    $158–515

  7. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    6h 18m
    $160–705

Jackson to Evanston by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Jackson, MI, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 4h 4m.

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