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

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There are 8 ways to get from Utica to Evanston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Utica, NY to Syracuse Airport, NYbus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSYR - ORD
    6h 19m
    $112–546

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    15h 17m
    $85–220

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Utica to Syracusebus254
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalobus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    19h 15m
    $97–243

  4. Drive 736.3 mi

    1. Drive from Utica to Evanstoncar736.3 mi
    12h 32m
    $135–195

  5. Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeALB - MDW
    7h 43m
    $135–695

  6. Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeALB - ORD
    8h 17m
    $223–640

  7. Bus, bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Utica to Syracusebus
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NYbus
    3. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeROC - MDW
    8h 30m
    $124–576

  8. Bus, bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Utica to Syracusebus
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NYbus
    3. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeROC - ORD
    8h 51m
    $167–531

Utica to Evanston by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Utica, NY, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–220 and the journey takes 14h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utica to Paulina & Howard Terminal via Syracuse Bus Station, Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 19h 15m.

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