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How to get fromRoyal Oak to Evanstonby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, subway, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Royal Oak to Evanston by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, subway, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    6h 41m
    $83–179

  2. Drive  293.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Royal Oak to Evanstoncar car 293.2 mi
    5h 6m
    $54–78

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 2m
    $92–128

  4. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway subway
    5h 9m
    $141–484

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Royal Oak to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    4h 25m
    $66–372

  6. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    5h 38m
    $143–724

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

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Flint Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    6h 38m
    $86–333

  8. Fly Detroit to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    7h 25m
    $97–634

Royal Oak to Evanston by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Royal Oak, MI, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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