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

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There are 12 ways to get from New Jersey to Northwestern University by train, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    6h 1m
    $157–404

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    6h 8m
    $127–865

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    18h 22m
    $136–221

  4. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    23h 9m
    $308–1,209

  5. Drive 792.2 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Northwestern Universitycar car 792.2 mi
    13h 16m
    $145–209

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    4. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    6h 34m
    $215–587

  7. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    4. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    6h 43m
    $333–889

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    6h 37m
    $139–254

  9. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    4. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    7h 2m
    $227–687

  10. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain train
    8h 51m
    $174–845

  11. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Baltimorebus bus New York / ...
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    25h 37m
    $156–329

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 49m
    $364–749

New Jersey to Northwestern University by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration18h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 731.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $130–220 and the journey takes 16h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Northwestern University via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Evanston in around 23h 9m.

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