What is the cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Evanston?

The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Evanston is to bus which costs $65 - $150 and takes 13h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buffalo to Evanston?

The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Evanston is to fly and subway which takes 4h 35m and costs $130 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Buffalo and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Rogers & Paulina via Cleveland Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison and State & Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Buffalo and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Dempster via Buffalo Depew Station and LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

How far is it from Buffalo to Evanston?

The distance between Buffalo and Evanston is 504 miles. The road distance is 547.3 miles.

How do I travel from Buffalo to Evanston without a car?

The best way to get from Buffalo to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 12h 57m and costs $120 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Buffalo to Evanston?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Buffalo to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buffalo to Evanston bus from?

Buffalo to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.

Where do I catch the Buffalo to Evanston train from?

Buffalo to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.

Train, bus or fly from Buffalo to Evanston?

The best way to get from Buffalo to Evanston is to train which takes 12h 57m and costs $120 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 13h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $480 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Buffalo to Evanston bus arrive?

Buffalo to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Buffalo and Evanston?

Evanston is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 1:47 PM in Buffalo and 12:47 PM in Evanston.

Where does the Buffalo to Evanston train arrive?

Buffalo to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Buffalo to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Evanston is 547 miles. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Buffalo to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1226+ hotels available in Evanston.

Buffalo to Evanston - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, bus, and car

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

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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 BUF - MDW
2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempstersubway
4h 35m
$130–788
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0170
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
13h 51m
$67–143
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 57m
$121–350
Drive 544.1 mi
1. Drive from Buffalo to Evanstoncar 544.1 mi
9h 20m
$100–144
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 BUF - ORD
5h 3m
$82–478
Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ROC - MDW
5h 59m
$141–705
Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ROC - ORD
6h 20m
$233–515

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

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Distance: 500.9 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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 $110–270 and the journey takes 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Rogers & Paulina via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Jackson & Dearborn, and State & Van Buren in around 13h 51m.

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