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How to get fromNorthwestern University to Austinby subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Northwestern University to Austin by subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    5h 30m
    $166–812

  2. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    5h 49m
    $136–612

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus Chicago
    22h 13m
    $224–395

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    30h 58m
    $406–808

  5. Drive 1,130.1 mi

    1. Drive from Northwestern University to Austincar car 1,130.1 mi
    18h 47m
    $207–298

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MKE - AUS
    7h 28m
    $228–943

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

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration30h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$406Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,005.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austin once daily. Tickets cost $170–330 and the journey takes 20h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Austin once daily. Tickets cost $400–800 and the journey takes 28h 57m.

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