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How to get fromEvanston to Manhattanby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 12 ways to get from Evanston to Manhattan by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

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    1. Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lakesubway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeORD - LGA
    4h 56m
    $60–270

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainLake Shore Limited / ...
    21h 47m
    $140–490

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York MidtownbusFlixBus N2640
    22h 19m
    $102–232

  4. Drive 805.2 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Manhattancar805.2 mi
    13h 26m
    $147–213

  5. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the subway from Main to Adams/Wabashsubway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeMDW - LGA
    4h 57m
    $80–430

  6. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lakesubway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeORD - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    5h 13m
    $90–298

  7. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lakesubway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)planeORD - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain
    5h 11m
    $818–1,128

  8. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Main to Adams/Wabashsubway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeMDW - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    5h 16m
    $90–428

  9. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Westchester County Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lakesubway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)planeORD - HPN
    3. Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
    6h 57m
    $486–927

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeORD - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
    6h 37m
    $116–940

  11. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeMDW - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
    6h 31m
    $96–1,070

  12. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusGreyhound US0670 / ...
    23h 28m
    $112–240

Evanston to Manhattan by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration21h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–490 and the journey takes 20h 12m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 20h 10m.

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