There are 5 ways to get from Indiana to Northwestern University by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0100
- Take the subway from 95th to Howardsubway Red Line
5h 40m$34–62Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 42m$33–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 34m$69–136Drive 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 16m$46–281
Indiana to Northwestern University by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Northwestern University is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 42m.
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 to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Sheridan & Foster via Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Foster via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Indiana and Northwestern University is 211 miles. The road distance is 194.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Northwestern University without a car is to bus and subway which takes 5h 40m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Indiana to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Indiana to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis 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 train which takes 6h 34m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from 95th to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indiana to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Northwestern University is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 4:18 AM in Indiana and 3:18 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.
There are 1239+ hotels available in Northwestern University.