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

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Evanston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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
    6h 57m
    $107–463

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    46h 45m
    $1,215–1,865

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2d 2h
    $430–634

  4. Drive  2,001.2 mi

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

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    7h 21m
    $149–293

  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
    9h 49m
    $324–484

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,766.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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 once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 45h 50m.

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