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How to get fromSeattle to Evanstonby plane, bus, train, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Evanston by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSEA - MDW
    7h 27m
    $135–565

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSEA - ORD
    7h 32m
    $99–420

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus
    44h 52m
    $225–643

  4. Drive 2,001.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Evanstoncar2,001.2 mi
    32h 15m
    $366–528

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSEA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
    3. Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain
    10h 4m
    $255–1,030

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    46h 45m
    $230–2,000

Seattle to Evanston by bus and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration44h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $230–2,000 and the journey takes 45h 50m.

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