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

The cheapest way to get from California to Evanston is to bus which costs $150 - $380 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Evanston is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $190 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between California and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via St Louis Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

Is there a direct train between California and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from California to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Evanston via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 18m.

How far is it from California to Evanston?

The distance between California and Evanston is 1763 miles. The road distance is 2030.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 44h 18m and costs $190 - $490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from California to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Evanston bus from?

California to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Evanston train from?

California to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from California to Evanston?

The best way to get from California to Evanston is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $490 and takes 44h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $380 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the California to Evanston bus arrive?

California to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between California and Evanston?

Evanston is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 6:01 AM in California and 8:01 AM in Evanston.

Where does the California to Evanston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from California to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Evanston is 2031 miles. It takes approximately 31h 44m to drive from California to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1164+ hotels available in Evanston.

California to Evanston - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from California to Evanston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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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)plane SAN - MDW
6h 50m
$196–915
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAX - ORD
7h 15m
$102–363
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
44h 18m
$194–481
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2d
$155–375
Drive 2,019 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Evanstoncar 2,019 mi
31h 44m
$369–533
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LAX - MDW
7h 8m
$115–513
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)plane SAN - ORD
7h 11m
$138–615
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SMF - ORD
7h 14m
$118–563
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)plane SNA - ORD
9h 36m
$142–616

California to Evanston by train and foot (Amtrak)

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Distance: 1,753 mi
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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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–480 and the journey takes 43h 23m.

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