There are 10 ways to get from Evanston to California by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
best- Take the subway from Dempster to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORD - SAN
5h 26m$116–505Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief / ...
45h 24m$552–1,305Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
2d 1h$338–542Drive 2,019.5 mi
- Drive from Evanston to Los Angelescar 2,019.5 mi
31h 46m$369–533Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MDW - SAN
7h 4m$156–715Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ORD - SNA
7h 2m$244–495Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MDW - SMF
7h 9m$186–814Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane ORD - SMF
7h 19m$126–614Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MDW - LAX
7h 24m$152–623Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ORD - LAX
7h 34m$132–383
Evanston to California by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Evanston to California is to fly which costs $130 - $390 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Evanston to California is to subway and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to California station. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Michigan & Washington, Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Evanston to California. However, there are services departing from Davis and arriving at Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 24m.
The distance between Evanston and California is 1765 miles. The road distance is 2031.3 miles.
The best way to get from Evanston to California without a car is to train which takes 45h 24m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Evanston to California, including transfers.
Evanston to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Evanston to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Evanston to California is to train which takes 45h 24m and costs $550 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $750 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and California, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 43h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Dempster to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Evanston to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
California is 2h behind Evanston. It is currently 5:27 PM in Evanston and 3:27 PM in California.
Evanston to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to California is 2031 miles. It takes approximately 31h 46m to drive from Evanston to California.
There are 3396+ hotels available in California.