There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Evanston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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
best- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane JAN - MDW
5h 41m$113–446Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JAN - ORD
6h 33m$110–396Bus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
15h 29m$118–197Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
16h 30m$416–640Drive 749.3 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Evanstoncar 749.3 mi
12h 22m$137–198
Jackson to Evanston by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Evanston is to bus which costs $110 - $200 and takes 15h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Evanston is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $110 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Memphis Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Main via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
The distance between Jackson and Evanston is 704 miles. The road distance is 753.7 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 15h 29m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Jackson to Evanston, including transfers.
Jackson to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Jackson to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Evanston is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $110 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 15h 29m, you could also train, which costs $410 - $650 and takes 16h 30m.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 15h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Chicago Midway International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Jackson to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Jackson to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Evanston is 754 miles. It takes approximately 12h 22m to drive from Jackson to Evanston.
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