What is the cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Evanston?

The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Evanston is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Louis to Evanston?

The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Evanston is to fly and subway which takes 4h 3m and costs $55 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between St. Louis and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Jefferson & Harrison and Washington & Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between St. Louis and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Evanston. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Main via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from St. Louis to Evanston?

The distance between St. Louis and Evanston is 295 miles. The road distance is 303.8 miles.

How do I travel from St. Louis to Evanston without a car?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $70 - $170.

How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Evanston?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from St. Louis to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Evanston bus from?

St. Louis to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Evanston train from?

St. Louis to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.

Train or bus from St. Louis to Evanston?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Evanston is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the St. Louis to Evanston bus arrive?

St. Louis to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the St. Louis to Evanston train arrive?

St. Louis to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from St. Louis to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Evanston is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from St. Louis to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1220+ hotels available in Evanston.

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Evanston by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, subway, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 50m
$71–169
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 14m
$54–77
Drive 302.1 mi
1. Drive from St. Louis to Evanstoncar 302.1 mi
5h 22m
$56–80
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway
4h 3m
$56–362
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
4h 41m
$328–712

St. Louis to Evanston by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 293.2 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–170 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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