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How to get fromCalifornia to Evanstonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus or train

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Evanston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSAN - MDW
    6h 50m
    $176–765

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAX - ORD
    7h 20m
    $98–368

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    44h 18m
    $200–1,500

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2d
    $182–423

  5. Drive 2,018.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Evanstoncar2,018.9 mi
    31h 36m
    $369–533

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLAX - MDW
    7h 3m
    $125–503

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSMF - ORD
    7h 4m
    $124–558

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSAN - ORD
    7h 10m
    $134–610

  9. Fly San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSAN - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
    3. Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain
    9h 34m
    $342–1,431

  10. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSNA - ORD
    9h 35m
    $128–471

California to Evanston by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration44h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $200–1,500 and the journey takes 43h 23m.

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