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

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

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempstersubway subway
    5h 21m
    $102–563

  2. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    6h 34m
    $74–330

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus Philadelphia
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    21h 36m
    $137–228

  4. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    22h
    $204–470

  5. Drive 770.8 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Evanstoncar car 770.8 mi
    12h 47m
    $141–204

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    5h 43m
    $109–443

  7. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    7h 44m
    $83–335

  8. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MDT - ORD
    7h 56m
    $75–334

  9. Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0350
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    22h 49m
    $138–265

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    27h 45m
    $238–540

Philadelphia to Evanston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Rogers & Paulina via Allentown Transportation Center, Allentown, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Jackson & Dearborn, and State & Van Buren in around 21h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Dempster via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle/Van Buren in around 22h.

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