There are 7 ways to get from Miami to Evanston by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MIA - MDW
5h 35m$94–460Bus
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2401
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
31h 29m$208–355Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
47h 35m$564–1,428Drive 1,341.3 mi
- Drive from Miami to Evanstoncar 1,341.3 mi
23h 36m$245–354Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane FLL - MDW
6h 21m$157–385Fly Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MIA - ORD
6h 19m$176–660Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FLL - ORD
6h 51m$169–425
Miami to Evanston by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Evanston is to fly which costs $150 - $390 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Evanston is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $90 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport Station and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Atlanta Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison and Washington & Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Miami Amtrak Station and arriving at Main via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 35m.
The distance between Miami and Evanston is 1215 miles. The road distance is 1349.1 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 31h 29m and costs $200 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Miami to Evanston, including transfers.
Miami to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
Miami to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Evanston is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $90 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $360 and takes 31h 29m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,500 and takes 47h 35m.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, and Washington & Wabash in around 31h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Savannah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Miami to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Evanston is 1h behind Miami. It is currently 3:51 PM in Miami and 2:51 PM in Evanston.
Miami to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Evanston is 1349 miles. It takes approximately 23h 36m to drive from Miami to Evanston.
There are 1220+ hotels available in Evanston.