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

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Evanston is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Normal to Evanston is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Church St & Asbury Ave via Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Normal and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Normal to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Evanston via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Normal to Evanston?

The distance between Normal and Evanston is 137 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Normal to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $17 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Normal to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Evanston bus from?

Normal to Evanston bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.

Where do I catch the Normal to Evanston train from?

Normal to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.

Train or bus from Normal to Evanston?

The best way to get from Normal to Evanston is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $17 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via Northwest Transportation Center, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Normal to Evanston bus arrive?

Normal to Evanston bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.

Where does the Normal to Evanston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Normal to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Evanston is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Normal to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1069+ hotels available in Evanston.

Normal to Evanston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

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

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 14m
$18–129
Bus via Northwest Transportation Center
1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Church St & Asbury Avebus 208
5h 9m
$47–64
Drive 140.7 mi
1. Drive from Normal to Evanstoncar 140.7 mi
2h 37m
$26–38
Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train
1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
4h 27m
$37–231
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
6h 39m
$35–51
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Normal to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
4h 13m
$177–406

Normal to Evanston by train and foot (Amtrak)

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3h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.1 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $14–130 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Church St & Asbury Ave via Woodfield Mall and Northwest Transportation Center in around 5h 9m.

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