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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Clybourntrain train
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    3h 1m
    $60–312

  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 30m
    $45–294

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    7h 37m
    $97–190

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    7h 48m
    $47–85

  5. Drive 293.6 mi

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

  6. Fly Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3h 14m
    $71–281

  7. 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
    $136–472

  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 10m
    $48–344

  9. Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 55m
    $100–144

Michigan to Evanston by tram, train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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