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How to get fromKansas City to Northwestern Universityby plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    5h 3m
    $74–440

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    9h 7m
    $145–294

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    13h 7m
    $83–159

  4. Drive 514 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Northwestern Universitycar car 514 mi
    9h 3m
    $94–136

  5. Fly Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    5h 38m
    $356–760

  6. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHK - ORD
    6h 9m
    $79–323

Kansas City to Northwestern University by train, bus, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 452.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Northwestern University via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 13h 7m.

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