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

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Evanston by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePHL - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempstersubway
    5h 16m
    $85–448

  2. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationtrainNortheast Regional
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian
    21h 48m
    $131–909

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to AllentownbusFab21
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640
    22h 11m
    $132–209

  4. Drive 770.7 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Evanstoncar770.7 mi
    12h 37m
    $141–204

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePHL - ORD
    5h 40m
    $114–389

  6. Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore Downtown Bus StationbusGreyhound US0350
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    22h 49m
    $102–278

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    27h 40m
    $110–420

Philadelphia to Evanston by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Evanston via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 21h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Allentown, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 22h 11m.

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