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

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YTZ - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Mainsubway subway
    3h 17m
    $127–467

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    14h 55m
    $69–143

  3. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    11h 44m
    $123–284

  4. Drive 526.1 mi

    1. Drive from Toronto to Evanstoncar car 526.1 mi
    8h 56m
    $121–174

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    3h 39m
    $230–1,132

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 5m
    $178–421

Toronto to Evanston by train, car, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Evanston, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Evanston via Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto to Main via Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and LaSalle/Van Buren in around 14h 55m.

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