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

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

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  1. Bus, line 290 bus

    best
    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 23m
    $28–59

  2. Drive 133 mi

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

  3. 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 Irving Park to Clybourntrain train
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    4h 21m
    $43–282

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    5h 10m
    $28–54

  5. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MKE - MDW
    5h 12m
    $62–391

Madison to Evanston by bus and subway

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Howard CTA Station via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Cumberland, and Cumberland CTA Station in around 4h 23m.

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