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 and costs $60 - $360.

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 NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at Clark & Arthur Terminal via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station and Union Station Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Lansing to Evanston?

The distance between Lansing and Evanston is 207 miles. The road distance is 228.8 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 bus and line 151 bus which takes 7h 6m and costs $80 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 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 Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Lansing to Evanston?

The best way to get from Lansing to Evanston is to bus and line 151 bus which takes 7h 6m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Lansing to Evanston bus arrive?

Lansing to Evanston bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Evanston?

Evanston is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 5:03 PM in Lansing and 4:03 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 1240+ hotels available in Evanston.

Lansing to Evanston - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and line 151 bus

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

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
$61–358
Bus
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 25m
$39–74
Bus, line 151 bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Union Station Transit Center to Clark & Arthur Terminalbus 151
7h 6m
$81–126
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
7h 7m
$68–141
Drive 227.4 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Evanstoncar 227.4 mi
3h 57m
$42–60

Lansing to Evanston by bus

1Weekly Buses

7h 6mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lansing to Evanston.

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Distance: 205.7 mi
Duration: 3h

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

You can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Clark & Arthur Terminal via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Union Station Transit Center in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 51m.

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