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

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There are 9 ways to get from Michigan to Northwestern University by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    3h 25m
    $65–322

  2. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    5h 57m
    $45–284

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    7h 59m
    $97–191

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 38m
    $100–144

  5. Drive 294.5 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Northwestern Universitycar car 294.5 mi
    5h 3m
    $54–78

  6. Fly Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    3h 40m
    $76–281

  7. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    4h 41m
    $136–472

  8. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    5h 35m
    $48–334

  9. Bus via Sheridan & Sunnyside

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    9h 5m
    $51–95

Michigan to Northwestern University by tram, train, bus, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 5h 27m.

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