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

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There are 9 ways to get from Louisville to Evanston by plane, subway, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway subway
    4h 10m
    $66–413

  2. Bus (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    7h 12m
    $53–60

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 15m
    $125–219

  4. Drive  307 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Evanstoncar car 307 mi
    5h 22m
    $56–81

  5. Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    4h 16m
    $171–395

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

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    4h 48m
    $53–343

  7. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    4h 46m
    $54–279

  8. Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    4h 54m
    $173–835

  9. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0100
    8h 17m
    $55–99

Louisville to Evanston by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h.

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