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How to get fromChicago to Rutgers Universityby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Rutgers University by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ORD - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    4h 57m
    $184–885

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    18h 11m
    $134–221

  3. Train via New York

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    21h 29m
    $317–647

  4. Drive 767.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Rutgers Universitycar car 767.6 mi
    13h 8m
    $141–203

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    5h 41m
    $188–578

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ORD - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    6h 2m
    $218–678

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ORD - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    5h 57m
    $328–891

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDW - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    3. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain train
    5h 51m
    $164–447

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore to Philadelphiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Tre
    24h 12m
    $151–310

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Trentontrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    27h 22m
    $363–727

Chicago to Rutgers University by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration18h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 756.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–220 and the journey takes 16h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Rutgers University via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and New Brunswick in around 21h 29m.

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