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

The cheapest way to get from Nashville to Evanston is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 11h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nashville to Evanston is to fly and subway which takes 4h 31m and costs $65 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Nashville and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Nashville station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Nashville Bus Station and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Jefferson & Harrison and Washington & Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

How far is it from Nashville to Evanston?

The distance between Nashville and Evanston is 431 miles. The road distance is 448.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nashville to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 11h 9m and costs $75 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Nashville to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nashville to Evanston bus from?

Nashville to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Nashville Bus Station.

Where does the Nashville to Evanston bus arrive?

Nashville to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Nashville to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Nashville to Evanston is 448 miles. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Nashville to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1203+ hotels available in Evanston.

Nashville to Evanston - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Nashville to Evanston by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly Nashville to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
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1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BNA - MDW
2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway
4h 31m
$66–402
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
11h 9m
$77–122
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
11h 20m
$108–231
Drive 445.7 mi
1. Drive from Nashville to Evanstoncar 445.7 mi
8h 54m
$82–118
Fly Nashville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BNA - ORD
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
5h 4m
$108–242
Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Drive from Nashville to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car
2. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane HSV - ORD
6h 5m
$87–400
Bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Nashville
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
11h 35m
$78–115

Nashville to Evanston by bus

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Distance: 428.5 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 10h. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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