There are 5 ways to get from Indiana to Northwestern University by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 7m$31–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 20m$51–117Drive 193 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Northwestern Universitycar 193 mi
3h 34m$36–51Train, fly
- Take the train from Gary to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
5h 21m$44–243Bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 29m$34–47
Indiana to Northwestern University by bus, foot, and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Northwestern University is to bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Northwestern University is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana station to Northwestern University station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Foster via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Indiana and Northwestern University is 203 miles. The road distance is 194.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Northwestern University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Indiana to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Indiana to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Northwestern University is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–50 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indiana to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Northwestern University is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 6:17 AM in Indiana and 5:17 AM in Northwestern University.
Indiana to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Northwestern University is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Indiana to Northwestern University.
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