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How to get from Milwaukee to Evanston

4 ways, 112 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.

4 ways to travel

WayDoor to doorPrice
Trainbest1h 18m$14–89 estimated
Bus2h 3m$11–135 estimated
Drivecheapest2h 23m$10–14 estimated
Taxi2h 23m$200–275 estimated

Departures today

  1. 08:02 → 09:201h 18m · directAmtrak 332$48–89
  2. 08:44 → 10:552h 11m · directWisconsin Coach Lines Wisconsin Coach Lines$92–135
  3. 09:05 → 11:082h 3m · directFlixBus-us FlixBus 2511$79–117
  4. 09:14 → 13:414h 27m · 1 changeWisconsin Coach Lines Wisconsin Coach Lines$14–36
  5. 09:14 → 12:553h 41m · 4 changesWisconsin Coach Lines Wisconsin Coach Lines$11–27
  6. 09:44 → 11:552h 11m · directWisconsin Coach Lines Wisconsin Coach Lines$92–135

Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.

Questions people ask

How long does it take to get from Milwaukee to Evanston?
The fastest way is by train: about 1h 18m door to door. The straight-line distance is 112 km.
What is the cheapest way from Milwaukee to Evanston?
Drive is the cheapest, from $10. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
Is there a direct train from Milwaukee to Evanston?
Yes. Today's timetable shows 2 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 18m. Fares run $14–89 across classes.
How much is the bus from Milwaukee to Evanston?
Buses take about 2h 3m and cost $11–135 depending on operator and seat type. 4 departures appear in today's timetable window.
How far is Evanston from Milwaukee by road?
About 125 km, roughly 2h 23m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $10–14; tolls and parking are extra.

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