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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Evanstonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Evanston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SLC - MDW
    5h 48m
    $106–563

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0560S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    32h 59m
    $286–432

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    35h 14m
    $883–1,357

  4. Drive  1,400.8 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Evanstoncar car 1,400.8 mi
    21h 53m
    $248–358

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SLC - ORD
    6h 15m
    $198–383

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

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SLC - 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 46m
    $153–674

Salt Lake City to Evanston by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,286.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, and Washington & Wabash in around 32h 59m.

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