What is the cheapest way to get from Princeton to Evanston?

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Evanston is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Princeton to Evanston?

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Evanston is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Evanston. However, there are services departing from La Salle / Peru and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Union Station Transit Center and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Princeton Station and arriving at Dempster via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Princeton to Evanston?

The distance between Princeton and Evanston is 137 miles. The road distance is 119.1 miles.

How do I travel from Princeton to Evanston without a car?

The best way to get from Princeton to Evanston without a car is to bus and line 147 bus which takes 3h 13m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Princeton to Evanston?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Princeton to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Evanston bus from?

Princeton to Evanston bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from La Salle / Peru station.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Evanston train from?

Princeton to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Princeton Station.

Where does the Princeton to Evanston bus arrive?

Princeton to Evanston bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.

Where does the Princeton to Evanston train arrive?

Princeton to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Evanston is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Princeton to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1254+ hotels available in Evanston.

Princeton to Evanston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 147 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Princeton to Evanston by bus, train, subway, or car

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Bus, line 147 bus
best
1. Take the bus from La Salle / Peru to Chicagobus Btw 1202
2. Take the bus from Michigan & Hubbard to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 147
3h 13m
Drive 118.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Evanstoncar 118.4 mi
2h 36m
$22–32
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Princeton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Dempstersubway Purple Line
3h 33m
$39–77
Train, line 330 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Princeton Station to La Grange Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus 330
3. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Dodge Stationbus 250
3h 54m
$33–65

Princeton to Evanston by train, bus, and subway

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3h 33mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135.9 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a vehicle from Princeton to Paulina & Howard Terminal via La Salle / Peru, Chicago, Union Station Transit Center, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 3h 13m.

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