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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway subway
    4h 54m
    $147–384

  2. Fly Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ERI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    5h 19m
    $48–272

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    21h 9m
    $143–210

  4. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    22h 16m
    $217–1,102

  5. Drive  770.8 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Evanstoncar car 770.8 mi
    12h 46m
    $141–204

  6. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PIT - MDW
    3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway subway
    5h 5m

  7. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    5h 41m

  8. Fly Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    5h 32m
    $58–368

  9. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    5h 38m
    $129–234

  10. Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus bus Greyhound US0305
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    25h 40m
    $139–238

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 34m
    $255–659

Pennsylvania to Evanston by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration21h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 697.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 20h. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to Main via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle/Van Buren in around 22h 16m.

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