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

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There are 10 ways to get from Newark to Evanston by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    5h 46m
    $58–315

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    20h 54m
    $98–220

  3. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    22h 43m
    $85–954

  4. Drive 791.3 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Evanstoncar car 791.3 mi
    13h 12m
    $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 train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    4. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempstersubway subway
    6h 44m
    $98–496

  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)plane plane JFK - ORD
    6h 33m
    $822–1,039

  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 train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    4. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    7h 1m
    $65–286

  8. 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 train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HPN - ORD
    4. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    8h 47m
    $84–381

  9. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    22h 34m
    $145–261

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    28h 53m
    $150–519

Newark to Evanston by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and two other 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 once daily. Tickets cost $90–220 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

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