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

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Evanston by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempstersubway subway
    4h 28m
    $170–348

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    12h 59m
    $77–152

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 51m
    $148–475

  4. Drive 543.4 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Evanstoncar car 543.4 mi
    9h 22m
    $100–144

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    4h 59m
    $182–338

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    5h 57m
    $108–493

Buffalo to Evanston by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–330 and the journey takes 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 12h 59m.

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