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

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Dearborn is to bus via Lafayette & Fifth which costs $40 - $90 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Dearborn is to subway and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $130 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Dearborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Dearborn. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Michigan & Schaefer via Michigan & Washington, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Evanston and Dearborn?

No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Dearborn. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Dearborn via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Evanston to Dearborn?

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

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

The best way to get from Evanston to Dearborn without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $90 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Evanston to Dearborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Dearborn bus from?

Evanston to Dearborn bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Dearborn train from?

Evanston to Dearborn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Evanston to Dearborn?

The best way to get from Evanston to Dearborn is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Evanston to Dearborn bus arrive?

Evanston to Dearborn bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.

What is the time difference between Evanston and Dearborn?

Dearborn is 1h ahead of Evanston. It is currently 4:16 PM in Evanston and 5:16 PM in Dearborn.

Where does the Evanston to Dearborn train arrive?

Evanston to Dearborn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.

Can I drive from Evanston to Dearborn?

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

Where can I stay near Dearborn?

There are 349+ hotels available in Dearborn.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
6h 55m
$94–190
Bus via Lafayette & Fifth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
9h 1m
$44–87
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 23m
$100–144
Drive 283.4 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Dearborncar 283.4 mi
4h 59m
$52–75
Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Dempster to Clark/Lakesubway
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
4h 31m
$136–472
Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Dempster to Clark/Lakesubway
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
4h 48m
$156–472
Bus, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
6h 12m
$639–943
Train to South Bend, fly
1. Take the train from Millennium Station to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
6h 49m
$78–482

Evanston to Dearborn by train and bus (Amtrak)

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6h 55mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn twice a week. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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