There are 9 ways to get from Evanston to Michigan by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Bishop International Airport
best- Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
3h 41m$70–310Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 15m$32–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 25m$49–145Drive 293.5 mi
- Drive from Evanston to Detroitcar 293.5 mi
5h$54–78Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the subway from Main to Washington/Wabashsubway
- Take the subway from Washington/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
4h 26m$56–372Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
4h 13m$52–352Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus
- Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
5h 15m$74–504Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus
- Take the subway from Main to Washington/Wabashsubway
- Take the subway from Washington/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
5h 9m$98–714Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
9h 34m$48–125
Evanston to Michigan by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Michigan is to bus which costs $30 - $95 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Evanston to Michigan is to subway and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $65 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station and Baltimore St - Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Evanston and Michigan is 258 miles. The road distance is 295.2 miles.
The best way to get from Evanston to Michigan without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs $45 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Evanston to Michigan, including transfers.
Evanston to Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Evanston to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Evanston to Michigan is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs $45 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $95 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Michigan, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–140 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Main to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Main to Washington/Wabash
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Washington/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavez
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- The Rapid
- Adult
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Evanston to Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan is 1h ahead of Evanston. It is currently 1:25 AM in Evanston and 2:25 AM in Michigan.
Evanston to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Michigan is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Evanston to Michigan.
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