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How to get fromHoffman Estates to Northern Illinois Universityby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hoffman Estates to Northern Illinois University by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train, line 12 bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Hoffman Estates to West Chicagotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from West Chicago to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to West Lincoln Hwy. at Normal Rdbus bus 12
    2h 41m
    $60–78

  2. Drive 41.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hoffman Estates to Northern Illinois Universitycar car 41.9 mi
    1h 5m
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hoffman Estates to Northern Illinois Universitytaxi taxi 41.9 mi
    1h 5m
    $130–160

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  • Distance: 50.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Hoffman Estates, IL, USA and Northern Illinois University, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hoffman Estates to Northern Illinois University. However, you can take the taxi to West Chicago, take the train to Elburn, walk to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, take the line 12 bus to West Lincoln Hwy. at Normal Rd, then walk to Northern Illinois University. Alternatively, you can drive from Hoffman Estates to Northern Illinois University in around 1h 5m.

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