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

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There are 10 ways to get from Kentucky to Northwestern University by plane, train, bus (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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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
    3h 59m
    $72–297

  2. Fly Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane OWB - ORD
    4h 3m
    $52–273

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    7h 51m
    $53–60

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 40m
    $125–219

  5. Drive  307.8 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Northwestern Universitycar car 307.8 mi
    5h 25m
    $55–79

  6. 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 41m
    $66–423

  7. 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 40m
    $166–312

  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 22m
    $53–313

  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 21m
    $158–662

  10. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    8h 19m
    $55–99

Kentucky to Northwestern University by bus and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–60 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) once daily.

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