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

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    5h 21m
    $166–812

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    5h 43m
    $136–472

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus Chicago
    22h 11m
    $221–392

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    30h 31m
    $357–758

  5. Drive 1,128.9 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Austincar car 1,128.9 mi
    18h 44m
    $206–298

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MKE - AUS
    7h 16m
    $238–1,043

Evanston to Austin by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration30h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,003.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.

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