There are 7 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 47m$119–371Bus, line 14 bus to Traverse City, fly, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Petoskey to Traverse Citybus
- Take the bus from Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14 to Cherry Capital Airportbus
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
8h 6m$61–294Bus, 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 36m$97–202Drive 373.3 mi
- Drive from Petoskey to Evanstoncar 373.3 mi
6h 30m$69–99Bus 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$98–160Bus
- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
12h 19m$74–137Bus, 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 33m$87–182
Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $110 - $380.
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 36m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 47m and costs $110 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $95 - $160 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 7:24 AM in Petoskey and 6:24 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
- $30–240
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
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- 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, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
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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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