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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Evanston is to bus which costs $75 - $190 and takes 16h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Evanston is to fly and subway which takes 3h 42m and costs $100 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Davis via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.

How far is it from Rochester to Evanston?

The distance between Rochester and Evanston is 553 miles. The road distance is 615.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 12h 43m and costs $80 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Rochester to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Evanston bus from?

Rochester to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Evanston train from?

Rochester to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train, bus or fly from Rochester to Evanston?

The best way to get from Rochester to Evanston is to train which takes 12h 43m and costs $80 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 16h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $500 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Rochester to Evanston bus arrive?

Rochester to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Evanston?

Evanston is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 12:39 AM in Rochester and 11:39 PM in Evanston.

Where does the Rochester to Evanston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochester to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Evanston is 616 miles. It takes approximately 10h 24m to drive from Rochester to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1183+ hotels available in Evanston.

Rochester to Evanston - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, bus, and car

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

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Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ROC - MDW
2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Dempster
3h 42m
$106–520
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
16h 1m
$75–185
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited
12h 43m
$80–209
Drive 612.1 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Evanston612.1 mi
10h 24m
$112–162
Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ROC - ORD
4h 6m
$129–495
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)BUF - MDW
5h 35m
$119–630
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)BUF - ORD
5h 56m
$92–465

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

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Distance: 549.6 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–210 and the journey takes 11h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 16h 1m.

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