What is the distance between Chicago and Evanston?

About 1201 miles (1937 km) separate Chicago and Evanston.

Chicago to Evanston from $248 | Refundable Tickets

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One passenger / one way

Departure time: August 17 at 10:00pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Arrival time: August 19 at 6:20pm
Destination city: Evanston
Destination location: Evanston
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 21h
Departure time: August 17 at 10:10am
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Arrival time: August 18 at 6:20pm
Destination city: Evanston
Destination location: Evanston
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 9h
Departure time: August 17 at 9:45am
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Arrival time: August 18 at 6:20pm
Destination city: Evanston
Destination location: Evanston
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 9h
Departure time: August 5 at 10:00am
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Arrival time: August 7 at 6:20pm
Destination city: Evanston
Destination location: Evanston
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 9h
Departure time: July 26 at 11:50pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Arrival time: July 28 at 6:20pm
Destination city: Evanston
Destination location: Evanston
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 19h

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Bus Chicago to Evanston: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$291

Average bus trip duration1d 9h

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure9:45am

Distance1200 miles (1935 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,187 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,158 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Chicago to Evanston but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Evanston, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Evanston.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Evanston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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