There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Evanston by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway
4h 54m$147–384Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PHL - ORD
5h 38m$129–234Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
21h 26m$145–213Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
21h 56m$215–1,081Drive 770.8 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Evanstoncar 770.8 mi
12h 46m$141–204Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus Greyhound US0305
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
25h 40m$139–238Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
28h 30m$264–604
Philadelphia to Evanston by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Evanston is to bus which costs $140 - $220 and takes 21h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Evanston is to fly and subway which takes 4h 54m and costs $140 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Jefferson & Harrison and Michigan & Chestnut. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Main via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 56m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Evanston is 702 miles. The road distance is 775.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 21h 26m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Philadelphia to Evanston, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Evanston is to bus which takes 21h 26m and costs $140 - $220. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $210 - $1,100 and takes 21h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 20h. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Main via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle/Van Buren in around 21h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Main
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Evanston is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 12:03 PM in Philadelphia and 11:03 AM in Evanston.
Philadelphia to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Evanston is 775 miles. It takes approximately 12h 46m to drive from Philadelphia to Evanston.
There are 1203+ hotels available in Evanston.