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

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There are 8 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 to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    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
    6h 6m
    $136–712

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus Chicago
    22h 13m
    $298–319

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    31h 1m
    $332–855

  4. Drive  1,130.1 mi

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

  5. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    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
    6h 26m
    $136–392

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    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 59m
    $188–793

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane MDW - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    8h 26m
    $168–832

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane ORD - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    8h 40m
    $188–582

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

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration31h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,006 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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 $245–255 and the journey takes 20h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Austin once daily. Tickets cost $330–850 and the journey takes 28h 57m.

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