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

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Rutgers University by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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
    4h 58m
    $146–885

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane plane ORD - HPN
    2. Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain train
    8h 14m
    $104–493

  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 28m
    $253–567

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus bus
    21h 36m
    $162–283

  5. Drive  767.6 mi

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

  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
    5h 55m
    $138–578

  7. 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
    $208–678

  8. 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 59m
    $328–891

  9. 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 48m
    $160–412

  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 23m
    $289–635

  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 53m
    $156–276

Chicago to Rutgers University by train and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration21h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 756.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rutgers University via Newark Penn Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Albany St & Spring St in around 21h 36m.

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