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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Evanston | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Evanston | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Evanston | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Evanston | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | Evanston | No tags |
Get from Chicago to Evanston
The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $222, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Evanston by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Evanston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Evanston start from $222. The average price for this route is around $227. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Evanston?
The average bus trip duration from Chicago to Evanston is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1200 miles (1935 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Evanston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Evanston?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Evanston at 11:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Evanston?
A bus trip from Chicago to Evanston generates an estimated 48.37315 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Evanston was searched and found on Apr 16, 2026 with a price of $214To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Evanston, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $214 to $218 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Evanston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $214 which is on 2026-04-16.
