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How to get fromMadison to Northern Illinois Universityby bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Madison to Northern Illinois University by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    6h 58m
    $38–74

  2. Drive  97.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Northern Illinois Universitycar car 97.9 mi
    1h 55m
    $18–26

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 7m
    $75–134

  4. Bus, subway, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Take the subway from O'Hare to Forest Parksubway subway
    3. Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain train
    8h 34m
    $33–73

Madison to Northern Illinois University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Northern Illinois University, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Northern Illinois University via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and Dekalb in around 6h 58m.

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