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How to get fromCornell University to Northwestern Universityby bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Cornell University to Northwestern University by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    6h 56m
    $124–537

  2. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cornell University West Campus to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SYR - ORD
    8h 6m
    $94–474

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cornell University West Campus to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2691
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 3m
    $225–465

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 11m
    $115–263

  5. Drive 671.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cornell University to Northwestern Universitycar car 671.4 mi
    12h 6m
    $123–177

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    8h 11m
    $192–471

  7. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    7h 33m
    $111–467

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    8h 42m
    $204–401

  9. Bus to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Scrantonbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AVP - ORD
    8h 37m
    $133–484

Cornell University to Northwestern University by foot, bus, train, and subway

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration17h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 644.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Cornell University, NY, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Cornell University to Northwestern University via Ithaca, Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Desplaines & Harrison Terminal, Jackson & Dearborn, State & Van Buren, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 19h 11m.

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