What is the cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Evanston?

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Evanston is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lafayette to Evanston?

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Evanston is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Lafayette and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette to Evanston station. However, there are services departing from Purdue Memorial Union and arriving at Dodge Station via O'Hare MMF Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Lafayette and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Lafayette station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Dempster via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Lafayette to Evanston?

The distance between Lafayette and Evanston is 153 miles. The road distance is 134.8 miles.

How do I travel from Lafayette to Evanston without a car?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs $55 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Lafayette to Evanston?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Lafayette to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Evanston bus from?

Lafayette to Evanston bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Purdue Memorial Union station.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Evanston train from?

Lafayette to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Lafayette to Evanston?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Evanston is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs $55 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Lafayette to Evanston bus arrive?

Lafayette to Evanston bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility station.

What is the time difference between Lafayette and Evanston?

Evanston is 1h behind Lafayette. It is currently 5:20 AM in Lafayette and 4:20 AM in Evanston.

Where does the Lafayette to Evanston train arrive?

Lafayette to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Lafayette to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Evanston is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Lafayette to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1228+ hotels available in Evanston.

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There are 5 ways to get from Lafayette to Evanston by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or subway

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus Purdue
2. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Dodge Stationbus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
3h 11m
$58–74
Drive 134 mi
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1. Drive from Lafayette to Evanstoncar 134 mi
2h 29m
$25–36
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 36m
$44–87
Fly, train
1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
4h 21m
$36–231
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Dempstersubway Purple Line
3h 32m
$29–52

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

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Distance: 152.2 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Dodge Station via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility and O'Hare MMF Bay 9 in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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