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How to get fromCincinnati to Northwestern Universityby plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Northwestern University by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    4h 40m
    $156–372

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    7h 49m
    $50–71

  3. Drive  299.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Northwestern Universitycar car 299.6 mi
    5h 24m
    $55–79

  4. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    4h 58m
    $83–438

  5. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    5h 13m
    $158–812

  6. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    5h 19m
    $57–283

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    7h 49m
    $50–74

Cincinnati to Northwestern University by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h.

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