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How to get fromSan Diego to Evanstonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Evanston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    5h 17m
    $138–549

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    5h 48m
    $119–467

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    47h 18m
    $738–1,575

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $377–726

  5. Drive 2,080.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Evanstoncar car 2,080.6 mi
    32h 51m
    $380–549

San Diego to Evanston by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$738Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,749.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Dempster via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Wabash, and Adams/Wabash in around 47h 18m.

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