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 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Evanston is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $40 - $60.

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 Lansing, MI and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Jefferson & Harrison and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

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 5h 56m and costs $30 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m 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 Lansing, MI station.

Train or bus from Lansing to Evanston?

The best way to get from Lansing to Evanston is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $30 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 9h 41m.

Where does the Lansing to Evanston bus arrive?

Lansing to Evanston bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo, MI station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Evanston?

Evanston is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 6:37 PM in Lansing and 5:37 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 54m to drive from Lansing to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1168+ hotels available in Evanston.

Lansing to Evanston - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to Evanston by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAN - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Clybourn
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanston
3h 15m
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationBlue Water
5h 56m
$32–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Kalamazoo, MI1483
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
9h 41m
$61–118
Drive 227.4 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Evanston227.4 mi
3h 54m
$42–60

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

7Weekly Services

5h 56mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.7 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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 $30–100 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 9h 41m.

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