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How to get fromHouston to Evanstonby plane, subway, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Evanston by plane, subway, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HOU - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to Mainsubway subway
    5h 26m
    $135–711

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAH - ORD
    6h 17m
    $79–424

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    25h 50m
    $227–421

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    26h 3m
    $303–648

  5. Drive 1,081.8 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Evanstoncar car 1,081.8 mi
    18h 34m
    $198–286

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    30h 57m
    $364–824

Houston to Evanston by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to Lincolnwood Town Center via 593 S Lamar St Dallas, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, California & 35th Street, and 31st Street & Pulaski in around 25h 50m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and United Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly.

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