What is the cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Evanston?

The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Evanston is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Evanston?

The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Evanston is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Milwaukee and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Evanston station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Howard CTA Station via Cumberland CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Milwaukee and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Dempster via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Milwaukee to Evanston?

The distance between Milwaukee and Evanston is 96 miles. The road distance is 77.3 miles.

How do I travel from Milwaukee to Evanston without a car?

The best way to get from Milwaukee to Evanston without a car is to bus and line 290 bus which takes 2h 34m and costs $21 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Milwaukee to Evanston?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Milwaukee to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milwaukee to Evanston bus from?

Milwaukee to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Where do I catch the Milwaukee to Evanston train from?

Milwaukee to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.

Where does the Milwaukee to Evanston bus arrive?

Milwaukee to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.

Where does the Milwaukee to Evanston train arrive?

Milwaukee to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Milwaukee to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Evanston is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Milwaukee to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1200+ hotels available in Evanston.

Milwaukee to Evanston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 290 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Evanston by bus (Greyhound), train, subway, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, line 290 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Howard CTA Stationbus 290
2h 34m
$22–33
Drive 76.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Milwaukee to Evanstoncar 76.8 mi
1h 29m
$14–21
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempstersubway Purple Line
2h 36m
$24–41
Bus, train via Waukegan
1. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
2. Take the train from Waukegan to Evanstontrain Up-N
3h 5m
$41–134
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Michigan and Milwaukee to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
2. Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain Up-N
3h 37m
$25–29

Milwaukee to Evanston by bus

7Weekly Buses

2h 34mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Milwaukee to Evanston.

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Distance: 95.1 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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 34m.

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