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

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

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  1. Bus, line 290 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 290
    2h 27m
    $14–26

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Michigan and Milwaukee to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    3h 28m
    $13–23

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    2h 35m
    $34–63

  4. Drive 76.8 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Evanstoncar car 76.8 mi
    1h 29m
    $14–21

  5. Fly, subway

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MKE - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway subway
    3h 37m
    $51–372

  6. Bus, train via Waukegan

    1. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the train from Waukegan to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    3h 6m
    $41–134

Milwaukee to Evanston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Howard CTA Station via Chicago and Cumberland CTA Station in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Evanston via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 2h 35m.

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