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

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

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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 26m
    $55–262

  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 48m
    $39–234

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    7h 37m
    $45–75

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    7h 45m
    $70–167

  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 34m
    $71–291

  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 36m
    $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 30m
    $43–294

  9. Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 34m
    $70–104

Michigan to Northwestern University by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–170 and the journey takes 5h 6m.

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