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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)planeEWR - ORD
    5h 30m
    $69–260

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640
    20h 54m
    $104–182

  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
    $160–924

  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 57m
    $88–436

  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 33m
    $768–1,134

  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 9m

  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 33m
    $71–375

  9. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Toledo Bus StopbusGreyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    22h 34m
    $89–220

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    28h 53m
    $170–600

Newark to Evanston by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration20h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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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 once daily. Tickets cost $95–180 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

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