What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Evanston?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Evanston is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Evanston?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Evanston is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $55 - $270.

How far is it from Iowa to Evanston?

The distance between Iowa and Evanston is 330 miles. The road distance is 339.4 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Evanston without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Evanston without a car is to bus via Des Moines which takes 8h 14m and costs $65 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Evanston?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Iowa to Evanston, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Evanston?

The best way to get from Iowa to Evanston is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $80 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Des Moines, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 8h 14m.

Can I drive from Iowa to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Evanston is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Iowa to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1168+ hotels available in Evanston.

Iowa to Evanston - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Iowa to Evanston by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DSM - ORD
3h 37m
$85–436
Line 60 bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from District to SouthPark Mall Shelter
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MLI - ORD
5h 12m
$34–227
Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0123 / ...
8h 14m
$66–125
Drive 337.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Evanston337.5 mi
5h 42m
$62–89
Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ALO - ORD
3h 23m
$56–267
Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CID - ORD
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanston
4h 45m
Line 41 bus to Omaha, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
1. Take the bus from 8th & Broadway NE to 11th & Dodge NE
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)OMA - MDW
3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempster
5h 52m
$107–613
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoDes Moines
8h 22m
$58–159
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoOmaha
8h 28m
$70–155
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlington
2. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
9h 50m
$90–212

Iowa to Evanston by bus and subway

14Weekly Services

8h 22mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Evanston.

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Distance: 327.6 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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