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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Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane HOU - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway
5h 38m$115–611Bus
- Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus Houston
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus Querétaro
25h 24m$279–344Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
26h 32m$284–594Drive 1,082.7 mi
- Drive from Houston to Northwestern Universitycar 1,082.7 mi
18h 33m$198–286Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAH - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
6h 35m$139–394Bus via New South Memphis
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2211
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
27h 12m$193–347Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
31h 19m$342–769
Houston to Northwestern University by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Northwestern University is to line 102 bus and fly and train which costs $130 - $400 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Northwestern University is to fly and subway which takes 5h 38m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St and arriving at Sheridan & Foster via Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Evanston via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 19m.
The distance between Houston and Northwestern University is 979 miles. The road distance is 1089 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Northwestern University without a car is to bus which takes 25h 24m and costs $270 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Houston to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Houston to Northwestern University bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St station.
Houston to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Northwestern University is to bus which takes 25h 24m and costs $270 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $800 and takes 31h 19m.
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 24m. 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Foster
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- RedCoach
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to Northwestern University bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St station.
Houston to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Northwestern University is 1089 miles. It takes approximately 18h 33m to drive from Houston to Northwestern University.
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