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How to get fromMinneapolis to Northern Illinois Universityby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Northern Illinois University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    11h 20m
    $75–142

  2. Drive 359.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Northern Illinois Universitycar car 359.1 mi
    6h 5m
    $66–95

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    13h 1m
    $142–292

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456bus bus
    7h 37m
    $231–473

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    14h 56m
    $92–169

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456bus bus
    7h 31m
    $66–383

Minneapolis to Northern Illinois University by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration11h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 20m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Northern Illinois University, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Northern Illinois University via Chicago Bus Station and Dekalb in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Northern Illinois University via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, and W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 in around 13h 1m.

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