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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Evanston is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Evanston is to fly and train which takes 3h 9m and costs $70 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Evanston. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Rogers & Paulina via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Jefferson & Harrison and State & Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Lansing to Evanston?

The distance between Lansing and Evanston is 207 miles. The road distance is 228.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $50 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Lansing to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Evanston bus from?

Lansing to Evanston bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.

Train or bus from Lansing to Evanston?

The best way to get from Lansing to Evanston is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus via South Haven, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Lansing to Evanston bus arrive?

Lansing to Evanston bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Evanston?

Evanston is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 3:47 PM in Lansing and 2:47 PM in Evanston.

Can I drive from Lansing to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Evanston is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Lansing to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1226+ hotels available in Evanston.

Lansing to Evanston - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Evanston by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Clybourntrain
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
3h 9m
$71–408
Bus via South Haven
cheapest
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus 1483
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
7h 29m
$37–71
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 41m
$50–118
Drive 227.4 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Evanstoncar 227.4 mi
3h 57m
$42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harborbus 1483
2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 36m
$46–83

Lansing to Evanston by bus, train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

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6h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.7 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Davis via South Haven Potatoes Plus, South Haven, Chicago Bus Station, and LaSalle/Van Buren in around 7h 29m.

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