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How to get fromSpringfield to Evanstonby train, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Evanston by train, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Windsor Lockstrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway subway
    5h 31m
    $80–402

  2. Fly Bradley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BDL - ORD
    6h 18m
    $72–342

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    20h 58m
    $308–605

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    21h 54m
    $155–268

  5. Drive 909.8 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Evanstoncar car 909.8 mi
    15h 41m
    $166–240

  6. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    7h 9m
    $121–588

  7. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    7h 51m
    $113–508

Springfield to Evanston by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$308Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 816 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $300–600 and the journey takes 19h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Paulina & Howard Terminal via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 21h 54m.

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