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

The cheapest way to get from Dearborn to Evanston is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dearborn to Evanston is to fly and subway which takes 4h 16m and costs $130 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Dearborn and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Dearborn to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Schaefer and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Dearborn, Union Station Transit Center and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Dearborn and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Dearborn to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Main via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Dearborn to Evanston?

The distance between Dearborn and Evanston is 288 miles. The road distance is 285.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dearborn to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $140 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Dearborn to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dearborn to Evanston bus from?

Dearborn to Evanston bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.

Where do I catch the Dearborn to Evanston train from?

Dearborn to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.

Train or bus from Dearborn to Evanston?

The best way to get from Dearborn to Evanston is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $140 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Dearborn to Evanston bus arrive?

Dearborn to Evanston bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Dearborn and Evanston?

Evanston is 1h behind Dearborn. It is currently 1:12 AM in Dearborn and 12:12 AM in Evanston.

Where does the Dearborn to Evanston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dearborn to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Dearborn to Evanston is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Dearborn to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1028+ hotels available in Evanston.

Dearborn to Evanston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Dearborn to Evanston by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 53m
$144–237
Bus via Lafayette & Sixth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 40m
$44–82
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 31m
Drive 283.5 mi
1. Drive from Dearborn to Evanstoncar 283.5 mi
4h 59m
$52–75
Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway
4h 16m
$136–322
Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
4h 52m
$138–762
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Drive from Dearborn to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
4h 50m
$52–263
Fly Detroit to South Bend, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
6h 15m
$73–444

Dearborn to Evanston by bus, train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

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6h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286.1 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Dearborn, MI, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $140–230 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station once a week, and the journey takes 5h 9m.

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