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How to get fromIndiana University Bloomington to Northwestern Universityby bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Northwestern University by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    7h 22m
    $40–64

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Evansville
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    8h 44m
    $86–168

  3. Drive 235 mi

    1. Drive from Indiana University Bloomington to Northwestern Universitycar car 235 mi
    4h 33m
    $43–62

  4. Shuttle, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    5h 44m
    $82–373

  5. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2512
    7h 25m
    $41–68

  6. Shuttle, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    6h 16m
    $459–1,143

Indiana University Bloomington to Northwestern University by foot and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Indiana University Bloomington, IN, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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