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How to get fromMadison to EvanstonBy bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Evanston by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    4h 11m
    $22–51

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus Madison
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    5h 1m
    $35–84

  3. Drive 133 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Evanstoncar car 133 mi
    2h 45m
    $25–36

  4. Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    4h 22m
    $48–382

  5. Bus, line 290 bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 290
    4h 30m
    $24–49

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MKE - MDW
    3. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to Mainsubway subway
    5h 24m
    $66–518

Madison to Evanston by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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