There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Evanston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SEA - MDW
6h 52m$107–473Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
47h 2m$586–1,274Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0550
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
2d 3h$380–604Drive 2,001.2 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Evanstoncar 2,001.2 mi
32h 32m$366–528Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SEA - ORD
7h 24m$159–293Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane SEA - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
- Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain
10h 1m$284–484
Seattle to Evanston by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Evanston is to fly which costs $150 - $300 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Evanston is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Denver Union Station, Union Station Transit Center and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Dempster via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 2m.
The distance between Seattle and Evanston is 1777 miles. The road distance is 2012.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 47h 2m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Seattle to Evanston, including transfers.
Seattle to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Evanston is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 47h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $380 - $650 and takes 2 days 3h.
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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 45h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–350
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Evanston is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 1:57 PM in Seattle and 3:57 PM in Evanston.
Seattle to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Evanston is 2013 miles. It takes approximately 32h 32m to drive from Seattle to Evanston.
There are 1214+ hotels available in Evanston.