Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Evanston

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Newark to Evanston by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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

  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeEWR - ORD
    5h 35m
    $79–270

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640
    20h 54m
    $110–204

  3. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    22h 43m
    $140–1,179

  4. Drive 791.3 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Evanstoncar791.3 mi
    13h 4m
    $145–209

  5. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGA - MDW
    4. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempstersubway
    6h 56m
    $93–506

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeJFK - ORD
    6h 32m
    $818–1,034

  7. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLGA - ORD
    4. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
    7h 10m

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeEWR - MDW
    5h 29m
    $81–435

  9. Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeHPN - ORD
    4. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
    8h 46m

  10. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to BaltimorebusNew York
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    25h 8m
    $108–230

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    28h 53m
    $170–550

Newark to Evanston by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration20h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–200 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Newark

Trips to Evanston

Popular routes