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

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There are 7 ways to get from Louisville to Evanston by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, 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 5m
    $61–403

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    7h 19m
    $47–91

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    8h 56m
    $79–172

  4. Drive  307 mi

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

  5. 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 51m
    $58–353

  6. 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 49m
    $59–299

  7. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2512
    8h 27m
    $49–99

Louisville to Evanston by bus and foot

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 6h. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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