There are 5 ways to get from Jacksonville to Evanston by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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, subway
best- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane JAX - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway
5h 42m$81–413Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JAX - ORD
6h 28m$68–323Bus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2434 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
24h 49m$176–296Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
37h 30m$854–1,408Drive 989.9 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Evanstoncar 989.9 mi
18h 54m$181–261
Jacksonville to Evanston by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Evanston is to fly which costs $65 - $330 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Evanston is to fly and subway which takes 5h 42m and costs $80 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Atlanta Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison and Washington & Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Main via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 30m.
The distance between Jacksonville and Evanston is 895 miles. The road distance is 995.7 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 24h 49m and costs $170 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Jacksonville to Evanston, including transfers.
Jacksonville to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Jacksonville to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Evanston is to bus which takes 24h 49m and costs $170 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $850 - $1,500 and takes 37h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $330 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, and Washington & Wabash in around 24h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $850–1,400 and the journey takes 35h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
- 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $850–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Jacksonville to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Evanston is 1h behind Jacksonville. It is currently 12:07 AM in Jacksonville and 11:07 PM in Evanston.
Jacksonville to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Evanston is 996 miles. It takes approximately 18h 54m to drive from Jacksonville to Evanston.
There are 1225+ hotels available in Evanston.