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

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There are 11 ways to get from Kentucky to Northwestern University by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, car, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    4h 2m
    $92–417

  2. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2512
    7h 10m
    $51–95

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 14m
    $89–182

  4. Drive 307.8 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Northwestern Universitycar car 307.8 mi
    5h 25m
    $57–82

  5. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    4h 36m
    $56–353

  6. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    4h 35m
    $66–402

  7. Fly Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane OWB - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    3h 51m
    $97–233

  8. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    5h 15m
    $53–303

  9. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    5h 11m
    $158–812

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    8h 2m
    $51–93

  11. Bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    9h 53m
    $63–99

Kentucky to Northwestern University by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

FlixBus-us operates a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago twice daily, and the journey takes 5h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.

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