What is the cheapest way to get from Urbana to Evanston?

The cheapest way to get from Urbana to Evanston is to bus and subway which costs $23 - $45 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Urbana to Evanston?

The fastest way to get from Urbana to Evanston is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Urbana and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Urbana to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Champaign, IL - ISR and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Union Station Transit Center and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Urbana and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Urbana to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Dempster via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Urbana to Evanston?

The distance between Urbana and Evanston is 158 miles. The road distance is 147.1 miles.

How do I travel from Urbana to Evanston without a car?

The best way to get from Urbana to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Urbana to Evanston?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Urbana to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Urbana to Evanston bus from?

Urbana to Evanston bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Champaign, IL - ISR station.

Where do I catch the Urbana to Evanston train from?

Urbana to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.

Train or bus from Urbana to Evanston?

The best way to get from Urbana to Evanston is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Urbana to Evanston bus arrive?

Urbana to Evanston bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Downtown Chicago station.

Where does the Urbana to Evanston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Urbana to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Urbana to Evanston is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Urbana to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

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There are 5 ways to get from Urbana to Evanston by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or subway

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Downtown Chicagobus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
4h 10m
$48–63
Bus, subway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the subway from 95th to Howardsubway Red Line
4h 50m
$23–41
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
5h 11m
$46–94
Drive 146.3 mi
1. Drive from Urbana to Evanstoncar 146.3 mi
2h 45m
$27–39
Fly, train
1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Clybourntrain
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
3h 12m
$58–256

Urbana to Evanston by bus and foot

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Distance: 157.5 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Urbana, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Downtown Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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