There are 7 ways to get from Jackson to Northwestern University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 7m$70–142Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 27m$37–68Bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 59m$73–101Drive 220.1 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Northwestern Universitycar 220.1 mi
3h 51m$41–58Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Jackson to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
4h 2m$188–478Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway
6h 10m$157–515Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
6h 38m$159–705
Jackson to Northwestern University by train, bus, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Northwestern University is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Northwestern University is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Jackson Station and arriving at Sheridan & Foster via Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Jackson Station and arriving at Foster via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Jackson and Northwestern University is 221 miles. The road distance is 221.4 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Northwestern University without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Jackson to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Jackson to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson Station.
Jackson to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jackson Station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Northwestern University is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via Paulina & Howard Terminal, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Jackson, MI, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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More Questions & Answers
Jackson to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Northwestern University is 1h behind Jackson. It is currently 9:28 PM in Jackson and 8:28 PM in Northwestern University.
Jackson to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Northwestern University is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Jackson to Northwestern University.
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