There are 10 ways to get from Stamford to Evanston by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGA - MDW
6h 14m$217–684Train, train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Stamford to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Windsor Lockstrain
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BDL - MDW
8h 31m$106–1,024Bus
- Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0240
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
21h 11m$129–214Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
22h 33m$263–1,159Drive 830.9 mi
- Drive from Stamford to Evanstoncar 830.9 mi
14h 2m$152–219Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LGA - ORD
6h 40m$149–584Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EWR - ORD
6h 43m$155–1,439Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JFK - ORD
7h 20m$341–895Fly Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane HPN - ORD
7h 15m$111–567Train, bus
- Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus
26h 18m$184–323
Stamford to Evanston by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stamford to Evanston is to bus which costs $120 - $220 and takes 21h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Stamford to Evanston is to train and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $210 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Stamford to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Stamford Bus Stop and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via New York Midtown, Union Station Transit Center and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Stamford station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Stamford Amtrak Station and arriving at Dempster via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 33m.
The distance between Stamford and Evanston is 787 miles. The road distance is 835.8 miles.
The best way to get from Stamford to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 21h 11m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Stamford to Evanston, including transfers.
Stamford to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stamford Bus Stop station.
Stamford to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Stamford to Evanston is to bus which takes 21h 11m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $1,200 and takes 22h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Stamford, CT, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 21h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Dempster via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Wabash, and Adams/Wabash in around 22h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $16–18
Train from Stamford to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–15
- Peak
- $17–20
Train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $16–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Stamford to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Evanston is 1h behind Stamford. It is currently 3:22 AM in Stamford and 2:22 AM in Evanston.
Stamford to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stamford to Evanston is 836 miles. It takes approximately 14h 2m to drive from Stamford to Evanston.
There are 1226+ hotels available in Evanston.



