There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Evanston by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHX - MDW
5h 40m$144–660Bus, train via Flagstaff
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
37h 5m$492–1,138Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
38h 50m$309–573Drive 1,703.2 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Evanstoncar 1,703.2 mi
30h 27m$311–449Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PHX - ORD
6h 14m$276–660Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2d 11h$622–1,535
Phoenix to Evanston by bus, train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Evanston is to bus which costs $300 - $600 and takes 38h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Evanston is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Rogers & Paulina via St Louis Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison and State & Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 50m.
The distance between Phoenix and Evanston is 1475 miles. The road distance is 1713.2 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Evanston without a car is to bus and train via Flagstaff which takes 37h 5m and costs $490 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Phoenix to Evanston, including transfers.
Phoenix to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Evanston is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $600 and takes 38h 50m.
Phoenix to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Evanston is 2h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 2:48 PM in Phoenix and 4:48 PM in Evanston.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Rogers & Paulina via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Jackson & Dearborn, and State & Van Buren in around 38h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Evanston is 1713 miles. It takes approximately 30h 27m to drive from Phoenix to Evanston.
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