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How to get fromPhoenix to Evanstonby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Evanston by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHX - MDW
    5h 42m
    $124–240

  2. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2047
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    37h 3m
    $434–1,038

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    38h 39m
    $290–453

  4. Drive  1,703.2 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Evanstoncar car 1,703.2 mi
    30h 25m
    $311–449

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    6h 14m
    $196–380

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHX - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain train
    8h 39m
    $261–571

  7. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 12h
    $568–1,427

Phoenix to Evanston by bus, train, foot, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$434Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,466.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Paulina & Howard Terminal via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, and Washington & Wabash in around 38h 39m.

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