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

The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Evanston is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Champaign to Evanston is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Champaign and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Evanston via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Champaign to Evanston?

The distance between Champaign and Evanston is 148 miles. The road distance is 145.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Champaign to Evanston without a car is to bus and subway which takes 3h 27m and costs $28 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Champaign to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Champaign to Evanston train from?

Champaign to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.

Where does the Champaign to Evanston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Champaign to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Evanston is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Champaign to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1123+ hotels available in Evanston.

Champaign to Evanston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Evanston by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the subway from 95th to Howardsubway Red Line
3h 27m
$28–59
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
3h 31m
$19–62
Drive 144.3 mi
1. Drive from Champaign to Evanstoncar 144.3 mi
2h 41m
$27–38
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Clybourntrain
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
3h 4m
$53–252
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
3h 58m
$157–373

Champaign to Evanston by bus and subway

14Weekly Services

3h 27mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.6 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–60 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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