There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Elko by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)ORD - EKO
8h 24m$112–500Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union StationGreyhound US0123
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to ElkoGreyhound US0560S
40h 9m$158–366Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elko AmtrakCalifornia Zephyr
40h 56m$150–500Drive 1,626.4 mi
- Drive from Evanston to Elko1,626.4 mi
24h 58m$297–429Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)MKE - EKO
10h 23m$221–897
Evanston to Elko by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Elko is to bus which costs $150 - $370 and takes 40h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Evanston to Elko is to fly which takes 8h 24m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Elko. However, there are services departing from Main St. and arriving at Elko Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 56m.
The distance between Evanston and Elko is 1480 miles. The road distance is 1635.8 miles.
The best way to get from Evanston to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 40h 9m and costs $150 - $370.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Evanston to Elko, including transfers.
Evanston to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Evanston to Elko is to fly which takes 8h 24m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $370 and takes 40h 9m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $500 and takes 40h 56m.
Elko is 2h behind Evanston. It is currently 8:15 AM in Evanston and 6:15 AM in Elko.
Evanston to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elko Amtrak station.
What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Elko via Michigan & Superior, Union Station Transit Center, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Elko in around 40h 9m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elko Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $150–450
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $240–500
- Business - advance purchase
- $320–1,300
- Business Class
- $440–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $31–34
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Elko is 1636 miles. It takes approximately 24h 58m to drive from Evanston to Elko.
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