There are 8 ways to get from Saint Paul to Evanston by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway
4h 24m$66–392Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
- Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain
11h 34m$64–99Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
8h 7m$66–104Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
8h 33m$112–242Drive 384.9 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Evanstoncar 384.9 mi
6h 44m$71–102Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
4h 44m$268–712Fly to South Bend, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane MSP - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
6h 54m$118–674Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSP - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
- Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain
6h 57m$613–1,024
Saint Paul to Evanston by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Evanston is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Evanston is to fly and subway which takes 4h 24m and costs $65 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Evanston station. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at Howard CTA Station via Cumberland CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to Evanston. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Evanston via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Evanston is 381 miles. The road distance is 387.2 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 8h 7m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Saint Paul to Evanston, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Saint Paul to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Evanston is to bus which takes 8h 7m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–240 and the journey takes 7h 32m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Main
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Saint Paul to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Saint Paul to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Evanston is 387 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Saint Paul to Evanston.
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