Evanston travel guide
Evanston Tourism | Evanston Guide
You're Going to Love Evanston
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.
Where to Eat in Evanston
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Stained Glass (1735 Benson Avenue) and Oceanique (505 Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Evanston
How to Get to Evanston
Plane
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 Boston and takes around 2h 52m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Evanston. The train journey from Evanston to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 05m trip.
Car
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 Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Evanston, including Amtrak, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Evanston takes 95 miles and will cost you around $38. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $115 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airlines serving Evanston
Where to stay in popular areas of Evanston
Most booked hotels in Evanston
Renting a car in Evanston
Renting a car in Evanston costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Evanston.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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 Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.