There are 8 ways to get from Orlando to Evanston by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Orlando to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCO - MDW
5h 32m$196–502Fly Orlando to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCO - ORD
6h 7m$78–412Bus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2401 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
25h 24m$172–294Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
39h 50m$443–1,080Drive 1,117.7 mi
- Drive from Orlando to Evanstoncar 1,117.7 mi
19h 56m$204–295Fly Orlando Sanford to South Bend, train
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to South Bend (SBN)plane SFB - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
6h 32m$197–745Bus to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane TPA - MDW
7h 43m$119–434Fly Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MCO - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
- Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain
8h 20m$423–1,123
Orlando to Evanston by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Orlando to Evanston is to bus and fly which costs $110 - $440 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Orlando to Evanston is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $190 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Orlando station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Orlando Bus Station and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Atlanta Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison and Washington & Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Orlando to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Orlando and arriving at Main via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 50m.
The distance between Orlando and Evanston is 1037 miles. The road distance is 1124.2 miles.
The best way to get from Orlando to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 25h 24m and costs $170 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Orlando to Evanston, including transfers.
Orlando to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.
Orlando to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando station.
The best way to get from Orlando to Evanston is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $190 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $300 and takes 25h 24m, you could also train, which costs $440 - $1,100 and takes 39h 50m.
What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, and Washington & Wabash in around 25h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Orlando to Chicago Midway International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Orlando to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport via Louisville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Orlando to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Evanston is 1h behind Orlando. It is currently 1:56 AM in Orlando and 12:56 AM in Evanston.
Orlando to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orlando to Evanston is 1124 miles. It takes approximately 19h 56m to drive from Orlando to Evanston.
There are 1218+ hotels available in Evanston.




