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

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

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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)plane plane SEA - MDW
    7h 19m
    $150–716

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    7h 40m
    $97–406

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    43h 59m
    $245–729

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    46h 47m
    $643–1,378

  5. Drive 2,001.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Evanstoncar car 2,001.2 mi
    32h 32m
    $366–528

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain train
    10h 10m
    $260–1,135

Seattle to Evanston by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration43h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest 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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Greyhound to Howard CTA Station via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago, and Cumberland CTA Station in around 43h 59m.

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