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How to get fromNew Jersey to Evanstonby train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from New Jersey to Evanston by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    5h 42m
    $174–411

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    5h 45m
    $129–866

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    20h 49m
    $151–221

  4. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    22h 39m
    $521–1,362

  5. Drive  791.3 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Evanstoncar car 791.3 mi
    13h 12m
    $145–209

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    4. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway subway
    6h 28m
    $215–689

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    6h 31m
    $333–891

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    6h 21m
    $146–261

  9. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    4. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    7h
    $147–529

  10. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Newark to Baltimorebus bus Ppb 8448
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    25h 15m
    $169–268

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 43m
    $626–963

New Jersey to Evanston by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 19h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Main via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle/Van Buren in around 22h 39m.

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