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How to get fromDenver to Northwestern Universityby plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Denver to Northwestern University by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DEN - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    5h 47m
    $141–196

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    6h 12m
    $93–292

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    20h
    $573–880

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    20h 53m
    $229–328

  5. Drive  1,001 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Northwestern Universitycar car 1,001 mi
    16h 26m
    $172–248

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DEN - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain train
    8h 28m
    $197–765

Denver to Northwestern University by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20hAverage Duration
Ticket$573Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 942.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–900 and the journey takes 18h 40m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $180–280 and the journey takes 20h 30m.

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