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

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Rutgers University by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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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
    5h 3m
    $146–885

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    18h 11m
    $119–194

  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
    $272–601

  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 42m
    $208–678

  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 4m
    $138–578

  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
    6h 1m
    $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 New Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 2m
    $162–413

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane ORD - ABE
    2. Take the bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stop to Newark Airportbus bus
    8h 6m
    $152–463

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Trentontrain train Cardinal
    27h 39m
    $308–682

  11. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Greyhound Garage to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus bus 409
    27h 51m
    $143–296

Chicago to Rutgers University by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration18h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 756.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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 $110–190 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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