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

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Northwestern University by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus, or train

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    5h 42m
    $33–52

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 34m
    $69–136

  3. Drive 193 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Northwestern Universitycar car 193 mi
    3h 34m
    $36–51

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    4h 38m
    $51–332

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Wilson-South Outer to Fostersubway subway Purple Line
    6h 40m
    $34–63

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    5h 9m
    $428–1,312

Indianapolis to Northwestern University by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h.

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