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

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

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HOU - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    5h 38m
    $145–661

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    25h 28m
    $221–414

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    26h 40m
    $356–708

  4. Drive 1,082.7 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Northwestern Universitycar car 1,082.7 mi
    18h 33m
    $198–286

  5. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAH - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    6h 37m
    $159–394

  6. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2211
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    27h 12m
    $215–378

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    31h 19m
    $425–896

Houston to Northwestern University by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 973 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Northwestern University via Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, Sox-35th, Howard, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 25h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Northwestern University via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Evanston in around 31h 19m.

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