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How to get fromEvanston to Austinby subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Main to Adams/Wabashsubway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeMDW - AUS
    5h 54m
    $124–662

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeORD - AUS
    6h 6m
    $94–372

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - AustinbusChicago
    22h 9m
    $220–393

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to AustintrainTexas Eagle
    30h 18m
    $160–370

  5. Drive 1,128.9 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Austincar1,128.9 mi
    18h 36m
    $206–298

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeMKE - AUS
    8h 2m
    $253–539

Evanston to Austin by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration30h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austin once daily. Tickets cost $170–330 and the journey takes 20h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Austin once daily. Tickets cost $160–370 and the journey takes 28h 43m.

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