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How to get fromAustin to Evanstonby plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Evanston by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempstersubway subway
    5h 30m
    $105–562

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus San Antonio / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    24h 12m
    $213–368

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    29h 20m
    $150–284

  4. Drive 1,126.5 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Evanstoncar car 1,126.5 mi
    18h 50m
    $206–297

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    5h 52m
    $117–412

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    7h 52m
    $128–695

  7. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane AUS - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain train
    8h 19m
    $223–1,029

Austin to Evanston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Rogers & Paulina via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Dearborn & Jackson, and State & Van Buren in around 24h 12m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–280 and the journey takes 28h 20m.

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