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Vanderbilt University to Northwestern University buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Vanderbilt University and Northwestern University takes 15h 13m and the fastest bus takes 12h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Vanderbilt University to Northwestern University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 13m
Duration
492 mi
Distance
$109
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Vanderbilt University to Northwestern University bus times

Buses run twice daily between Vanderbilt University and Northwestern University. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Vanderbilt University is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Northwestern University at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at 21St Ave S & Edgehill Ave Nb and take an average of 15h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)15h 27m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitAmtrak ThruwayChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)12h 49m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)15h 27m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitAmtrak ThruwayChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)12h 49m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)15h 27m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitAmtrak ThruwayChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)12h 55m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)15h 12m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitAmtrak ThruwayChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)28h 20m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitAmtrak ThruwayChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)12h 56m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)15h 26m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitAmtrak ThruwayChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)12h 49m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    WeGo TransitWeGo TransitGreyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)15h 27m • 5 changes

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  • Distance: 492.2 mi
  • Duration: 15h 13m

What companies run services between Vanderbilt University, TN, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 10h. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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