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

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeCLE - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempstersubway
    4h 27m
    $72–422

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    8h 51m
    $38–91

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian / ...
    7h 41m
    $50–150

  4. Drive 354.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Evanstoncar354.7 mi
    5h 58m
    $65–94

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCLE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
    4h 52m

  6. Bus via Shipshewana

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to ShipshewanabusCleveland
    2. Take the bus from Shipshewana to ChicagobusCleveland
    9h 39m
    $38–116

Cleveland to Evanston by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–150 and the journey takes 6h 46m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Barons Bus also services this route once daily.

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