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Trip Overview

The average bus between Newark and Evanston takes 19h 7m and the fastest bus takes 17h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark to Evanston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19h 7m
Duration
956 mi
Distance
$182
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Newark to Evanston bus times

Buses run twice daily between Newark and Evanston. The earliest departure is at 11:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Evanston at 2:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 19h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)20h 56m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)17h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)20h 44m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)17h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)21h 1m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)17h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)20h 56m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)17h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)20h 56m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)17h 37m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark to Evanston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 956 mi
  • Duration: 19h 7m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–220 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

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