What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Evanston?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Evanston is to bus which costs $70 - $190 and takes 18h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Evanston?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Evanston is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $130 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Evanston?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Jefferson & Harrison and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Evanston?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Evanston via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.

How far is it from Washington to Evanston?

The distance between Washington and Evanston is 626 miles. The road distance is 703.4 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Evanston without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 18h 35m and costs $100 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Evanston?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Washington to Evanston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Evanston bus from?

Washington to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Evanston train from?

Washington to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Evanston?

The best way to get from Washington to Evanston is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $600 and takes 18h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $190 and takes 18h 51m.

Where does the Washington to Evanston bus arrive?

Washington to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Washington and Evanston?

Evanston is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 11:54 PM in Washington and 10:54 PM in Evanston.

Where does the Washington to Evanston train arrive?

Washington to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Evanston is 703 miles. It takes approximately 12h 5m to drive from Washington to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 1165+ hotels available in Evanston.

Washington to Evanston - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Evanston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or subway

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
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1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DCA - MDW
3h 40m
$135–733
Bus (Greyhound)
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1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0164
18h 51m
$73–184
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union StationFloridian / ...
18h 35m
$100–600
Drive 699.3 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Evanston699.3 mi
12h 5m
$128–185
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DCA - ORD
4h 2m
$101–553
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)BWI - MDW
5h 17m
$76–945
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)IAD - ORD
5h 45m
$154–763

Washington to Evanston by train and foot (Amtrak)

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Distance: 622.3 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–600 and the journey takes 17h 40m.

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