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How to get fromSpringfield to Evanstonby train, subway, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi

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Springfield to Evanston

Rome2Rio compared 6 ways to get from Springfield to Evanston. The best route is Train, subway, a distance of 298.226 km.

  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Dempstersubway subway Purple Line
    4h 40m
    $66–126

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    5h 33m
    $34–55

  3. Drive 204.7 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Evanstoncar car 204.7 mi
    3h 50m
    $38–54

  4. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Clybourntrain train
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    3h 10m
    $49–247

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3h 41m
    $151–358

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    6h 3m
    $99–484

Springfield to Evanston by train, bus, and subway

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 203.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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