There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Northwestern University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
4h 27m$90–452Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
23h 42m$255–584Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
27h 34m$178–283Drive 993.5 mi
- Drive from Boston to Northwestern Universitycar 993.5 mi
17h 10m$182–262Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOS - ORD
4h 52m$610–897Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MHT - MDW
6h 22m$132–672Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PVD - MDW
6h 54m$94–446
Boston to Northwestern University by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Northwestern University is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Northwestern University is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $85 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Sheridan & Foster via New York Midtown, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Wabash and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Foster via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 42m.
The distance between Boston and Northwestern University is 888 miles. The road distance is 999.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Northwestern University without a car is to train which takes 23h 42m and costs $250 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Boston to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Boston to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Northwestern University is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $85 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $600 and takes 23h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 27h 34m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $250–600 and the journey takes 22h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Northwestern University is 1h behind Boston. It is currently 8:31 PM in Boston and 7:31 PM in Northwestern University.
Boston to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Northwestern University is 999 miles. It takes approximately 17h 10m to drive from Boston to Northwestern University.
There are 1280+ hotels available in Northwestern University.