Rome2Rio

How to get fromMadison to Northwestern Universityby bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Find Transport to Northwestern University

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Northwestern University by bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, line 93 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Logan Square Blue Line Station to Maple & Emersonbus bus 93
    5h 1m
    $29–58

  2. Drive 132.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Northwestern Universitycar car 132.9 mi
    2h 46m
    $25–35

  3. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    4h 45m
    $43–302

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus Madison
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    5h 25m
    $39–77

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    7h 10m
    $33–61

Madison to Northwestern University by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Madison to Northwestern University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Northwestern University via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Logan Square, Logan Square Blue Line Station, and Maple & Emerson in around 5h 1m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound