There are 5 ways to get from Arkansas to Evanston by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
best- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane XNA - ORD
3h 52m$91–357Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport
cheapest- Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LIT - ORD
3h 59m$88–430Bus
- Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR to Chicagobus Querétaro
14h 49m$157–303Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
15h 5m$142–322Drive 655.1 mi
- Drive from Little Rock to Evanstoncar 655.1 mi
10h 59m$120–173
Arkansas to Evanston by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arkansas to Evanston is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 10h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Arkansas to Evanston is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $90 - $360.
No, there is no direct train from Arkansas station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at Davis via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
The distance between Arkansas and Evanston is 561 miles. The road distance is 658.9 miles.
The best way to get from Arkansas to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 14h 49m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Arkansas to Evanston, including transfers.
Arkansas to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Union Station.
The best way to get from Arkansas to Evanston is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $90 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 14h 49m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 15h 5m.
Arkansas to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arkansas to Evanston is 659 miles. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Arkansas to Evanston.
What companies run services between Arkansas, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 11h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $110–240
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