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How to get fromCarnegie Mellon University to Northwestern Universityby bus, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Carnegie Mellon University to Northwestern University by bus, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Forbes Ave + Morewood Ave Fs to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PIT - MDW
    3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    5h 49m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    13h 39m
    $75–138

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    12h 44m
    $155–321

  4. Drive 476.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carnegie Mellon University to Northwestern Universitycar car 476.2 mi
    8h 6m
    $87–126

  5. Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Forbes Ave + Morewood Ave Fs to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIT - ORD
    6h 23m

  6. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    14h 17m
    $89–144

Carnegie Mellon University to Northwestern University by foot, bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Carnegie Mellon University, PA, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 9h 46m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 10h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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