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How to get fromBoston to Northwestern Universityby ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Northwestern University by ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    6h 7m
    $93–470

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    23h 42m
    $564–868

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    27h 34m
    $189–285

  4. Drive  993.5 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Northwestern Universitycar car 993.5 mi
    17h 10m
    $182–262

  5. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MHT - MDW
    6h 22m
    $133–673

  6. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PVD - MDW
    7h 4m
    $99–486

  7. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    6h 37m
    $610–1,020

  8. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHT - ORD
    7h 5m
    $110–573

  9. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BOS - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain train
    8h 50m
    $665–1,931

Boston to Northwestern University by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$564Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 885.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–900 and the journey takes 22h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Northwestern University via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, Washington & Wabash, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 27h 34m.

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