There are 8 ways to get from Petoskey to Evanston by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Pellston
best- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PLN - ORD
5h 57m$119–371Bus to Traverse City, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Petoskey to Traverse Citybus
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
8h 14m$66–294Bus, train
- Take the bus from Petoskey to East Lansingbus It 55
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
10h 41m$106–205Drive 373.3 mi
- Drive from Petoskey to Evanstoncar 373.3 mi
6h 30m$69–99Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly
- Drive from Petoskey to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
5h 56m$118–232Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Petoskey to East Lansingbus It 55
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 52m$108–170Bus, train via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
12h 24m$95–195Bus
- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
13h 3m$76–135
Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Petoskey to Evanston is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Petoskey to Evanston is to drive and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $110 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Petoskey to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Petoskey and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Union Station Transit Center and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Petoskey and Evanston is 338 miles. The road distance is 375.4 miles.
The best way to get from Petoskey to Evanston without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 41m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Petoskey to Evanston, including transfers.
Petoskey to Evanston bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Petoskey station.
The best way to get from Petoskey to Evanston is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $110 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 10h 52m.
Petoskey to Evanston bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing station.
Evanston is 1h behind Petoskey. It is currently 6:48 AM in Petoskey and 5:48 AM in Evanston.
What companies run services between Petoskey, MI, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
Delta flies from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Petoskey to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Petoskey, East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Union Station Transit Center, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 10h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Petoskey to Evanston is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Petoskey to Evanston.
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