There are 6 ways to get from Indiana to Evanston by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0100 / ...
4h 44m$39–98Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationCardinal
5h 55m$35–300Drive 192.2 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Evanston192.2 mi
3h 27m$36–51Fly from Purdue University Airport, train
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAF - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Clybourn
- Take the train from Clybourn to Evanston
4h 40mBus via Paulina & Howard Terminal (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2512 / ...
5h 1m$40–82Train to South Bend, fly
- Take the train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend Airport
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SBN - ORD
5h 17m$52–336
Indiana to Evanston by bus, foot, and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Evanston is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Evanston is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Jefferson & Harrison and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Evanston via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Indiana and Evanston is 199 miles. The road distance is 193.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $35 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Indiana to Evanston, including transfers.
Indiana to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indiana to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Evanston is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $300 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $35–300 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Irving Park to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://metra.com
Train from Clybourn to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indiana to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Evanston is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 12:51 AM in Indiana and 11:51 PM in Evanston.
Indiana to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Evanston is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Indiana to Evanston.
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