There are 5 ways to get from Saratoga Springs to Evanston by bus, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 450 bus, line 370 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Take the bus from Broadway & Church St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus
- Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ALB - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempstersubway
6h 52m$120–616Line 450 bus, line 370 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Broadway & Church St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus
- Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALB - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
7h 23m$106–496Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
18h 45m$256–560Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2687
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
24h 27m$172–300Drive 815.6 mi
- Drive from Saratoga Springs to Evanstoncar 815.6 mi
14h 21m$149–215
Saratoga Springs to Evanston by bus, foot, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saratoga Springs to Evanston is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Saratoga Springs to Evanston is to line 450 bus and line 370 bus and fly and subway which takes 6h 52m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Saratoga Springs to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Broadway & Church St and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Schenectady, New York Midtown, Union Station Transit Center and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Saratoga Springs to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Dempster via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
The distance between Saratoga Springs and Evanston is 778 miles. The road distance is 820.3 miles.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 18h 45m and costs $250 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Saratoga Springs to Evanston, including transfers.
Saratoga Springs to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Schenectady station.
Saratoga Springs to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs to Evanston is to train which takes 18h 45m and costs $250 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $300 and takes 24h 27m.
What companies run services between Saratoga Springs, NY, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $250–550 and the journey takes 15h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & Church St to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Schenectady, New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 24h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempster
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Clybourn to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Broadway & Church St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 7 & Ronald Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Broadway & Church St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 7 & Ronald Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–250
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Saratoga Springs to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Evanston is 1h behind Saratoga Springs. It is currently 10:50 PM in Saratoga Springs and 9:50 PM in Evanston.
Saratoga Springs to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saratoga Springs to Evanston is 820 miles. It takes approximately 14h 21m to drive from Saratoga Springs to Evanston.
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