Illinois service area
Evanston, IL groups ride with us on everything from a 10-passenger limo to a 56-seat coach. Most pickups start around Downtown Evanston and Central Street, heading for Northwestern University Ryan Field and Welsh-Ryan Arena. Dates around Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts and Lakeshore Arts Festival go first. Tell us the date, how many people and where you are going. We will check what is free that night and come back with one all-in written price.
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Group sizes
8–56 passengers
Sprinters, limos, party buses, shuttles, coaches
How to book
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Pricing
All-inclusive, in writing
Gratuity, taxes, fuel, ordinary fees included; tolls disclosed separately
Airports
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Local planning
Pickup side. Evanston requests most often begin in Downtown Evanston, Central Street, South Evanston and Northwest Evanston. Send the exact address, including which side of the street. That is what sets the drive time we quote you.
The stops we run. Destinations named for Evanston include Northwestern University Ryan Field, Welsh-Ryan Arena, Space (music venue, now closed — legacy), Evanston Art Center and Mitchell Museum of the American Indian. Each one loads differently. Ask the venue where a bus can wait, and agree a meeting corner in case the curb is taken when you come out.
Book these early. Local calendars around Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts, Lakeshore Arts Festival, Northwestern Homecoming and Evanston Farmers Market concentrate demand into a handful of weekends. If your trip lands on one of these, book sooner than you think you need to.
What people book here. Davis Street / Chicago Avenue bar crawl; Evanston to Wrigleyville via Sheridan Road; Northwestern gameday shuttle. Give us the full sequence rather than the highlights; the last stop is usually the one that moves the number.
Beyond Evanston. Trips that continue into Chicago, Aurora, Joliet or Naperville are quoted as one itinerary; see the Illinois guide.
Northwestern University Ryan Field, Welsh-Ryan Arena and Northwestern gameday shuttle: the start time fixes arrival, the exit crowd fixes pickup. Agree one meeting corner and give the driver a 30–45 minute cushion after the final whistle.
Northwestern University Ryan Field and Northwestern Homecoming: name the exact building entrance, confirm current access rules with the school, and count students and guests separately.
Sketchbook Brewing and Davis Street / Chicago Avenue bar crawl: fix the stop order and last pickup time first, name one group contact for the driver, and check each venue's group entry policy.
Vehicle fit
Pick by confirmed headcount, then by luggage and trip length. Your contract names the exact vehicle, its seating capacity and what is on board.
| Group size | Usual fit | Why | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–14 passengers | Stretch limo or Sprinter van | Tight downtown streets, valet-style arrivals, and shorter time blocks. | See limousines |
| 14–24 passengers | Mid-size party bus | The most-requested size on our own sites; standing room, sound, and a restroom-free footprint that fits most venue curbs. | See party buses |
| 24–40 passengers | Large party bus or mini coach | Wedding shuttles, corporate transfers, and big birthday groups that need everyone on one vehicle. | Compare large buses |
| 40+ passengers | Full-size coach bus | Luggage bays, restrooms, and highway comfort for long days, tournaments, and multi-city itineraries. | See coach buses |
How pricing is built—hours, mileage, day of week, season, stops—is explained on the pricing page. Every quote is trip-specific and all-inclusive.
Booking data by occasion
Evanston does not yet have a local sample large enough to publish. The occasion pages below carry the measured figures for the trips Evanston groups most often book.
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Chicago Metro
Chicago metro planning ties Loop hotels, North Side nightlife, suburban corporate campuses, and O’Hare/Midway transfers into one region. Winter weather, lakefront events, and expressway incidents all affect buffers. Bus 2 Ride quotes with real itinerary detail — passenger count, stops, and airport timing — then confirms in writing with the signed agreement.
Airports in the metro: ORD · MDW
Booking
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Date, group size, stops, and occasion for Evanston. Call, chat, or use the form—two minutes is enough.
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We look at what we have free that night and match a vehicle to your headcount, your stops, and how long you need it.
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All-inclusive: gratuity, taxes, fuel, and ordinary fees are in the number. Tolls or disclosed exceptions are itemized.
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The vehicle is reserved when the agreement is signed. Roughly half is due as a deposit; the balance before service.
If plans change, contact Bus 2 Ride as soon as possible; rescheduling, deposit, and refund options depend on the trip and the agreement. See terms and general FAQ.
Questions
Yes. Pickups across Downtown Evanston, Central Street and South Evanston, trips to Northwestern University Ryan Field, Welsh-Ryan Arena and Space (music venue, now closed — legacy) and continuations into Chicago and Aurora are all quoted as Evanston trips with our own chauffeurs.
Yes. Davis Street / Chicago Avenue bar crawl; Evanston to Wrigleyville via Sheridan Road; Northwestern gameday shuttle are the Evanston itineraries groups ask about most. List your stops in order with the wait at each.
Evanston dates around Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts, Lakeshore Arts Festival and Northwestern Homecoming go first, so request a quote as soon as the date is fixed.
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