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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 53m
    $136–613

  2. Bus

    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
    33h 9m
    $248–474

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    35h 31m
    $527–1,053

  4. Drive 1,400.8 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Evanstoncar car 1,400.8 mi
    21h 53m
    $256–370

  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 20m
    $178–413

  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 28m
    $203–874

Salt Lake City to Evanston by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,286.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 33h 9m.

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