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Trip Overview

The average bus between Philadelphia and Evanston takes 26h 48m and the fastest bus takes 21h 29m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Philadelphia 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.

26h 48m
Duration
946 mi
Distance
$167
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Philadelphia to Evanston bus times

Buses run twice a week between Philadelphia and Evanston. The earliest departure is at 11:55 PM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Evanston at 8:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 26h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)32h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)21h 29m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia 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.

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Evanston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 945.6 mi
  • Duration: 26h 48m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 20h.

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