With a population of 74,486, Evanston is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Evanston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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When flying to Evanston, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Evanston departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Evanston. The train journey from Evanston to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 54m trip.
Another option to get to Evanston is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 12 miles from Evanston. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Evanston, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Evanston takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.
Renting a car in Evanston costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Evanston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Evanston is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.