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How to get fromMichigan to Evanstonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Michigan to Evanston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3h 21m
    $55–262

  2. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    5h 39m
    $40–244

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    7h 5m
    $46–79

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    7h 20m
    $157–243

  5. Drive  293.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Evanstoncar car 293.6 mi
    4h 59m
    $54–78

  6. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway subway
    4h 16m
    $136–322

  7. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    4h 52m
    $138–762

  8. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway subway
    5h 5m
    $43–304

  9. Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 55m

Michigan to Evanston by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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