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

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to Northwestern University by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    4h 36m
    $61–372

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    9h 25m
    $69–128

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    10h 10m
    $126–270

  4. Drive 393.9 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Northwestern Universitycar car 393.9 mi
    6h 56m
    $72–104

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    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 Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    4h 54m
    $228–462

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MSP - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    7h 7m
    $112–622

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain train
    6h 58m
    $613–1,023

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    12h 6m
    $88–156

Minneapolis to Northwestern University by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Glenview Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 6h 57m.

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