There are 6 ways to get from Scranton to Evanston by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
best- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AVP - ORD
4h 22m$113–439Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Lehigh Valley International Airportbus
- Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ABE - ORD
7h 54m$66–317Bus, train
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0215
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
17h 52m$206–448Bus
- Take the bus from Scranton to Allentown Transportation Centerbus Wilkes-Barre
- Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640
22h 6m$120–221Drive 713.6 mi
- Drive from Scranton to Evanstoncar 713.6 mi
11h 48m$131–189Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
26h 39m$170–354
Scranton to Evanston by bus, train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scranton to Evanston is to bus which costs $120 - $230 and takes 22h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton to Evanston is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $110 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Scranton to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Scranton and arriving at Rogers & Paulina via Allentown, Jefferson & Harrison and State & Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 6m.
The distance between Scranton and Evanston is 665 miles. The road distance is 717.8 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton to Evanston without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 52m and costs $200 - $450.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Scranton to Evanston, including transfers.
Scranton to Evanston bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Scranton station.
The best way to get from Scranton to Evanston is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $110 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 22h 6m.
Scranton to Evanston bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Allentown Transportation Center station.
Evanston is 1h behind Scranton. It is currently 4:57 AM in Scranton and 3:57 AM in Evanston.
What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scranton to Rogers & Paulina via Allentown Transportation Center, Allentown, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Jackson & Dearborn, and State & Van Buren in around 22h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Scranton to Allentown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Lehigh Valley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- customerservice@martzbus.com
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Allentown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
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Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to Evanston is 718 miles. It takes approximately 11h 48m to drive from Scranton to Evanston.
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