There are 10 ways to get from Northwestern University to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ORD - BOS
4h 50m$604–910Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane ORD - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
7h 22m$68–316Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
24h 11m$266–608Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171
24h 48m$152–258Drive 993.9 mi
- Drive from Northwestern University to Bostoncar 993.9 mi
17h 14m$182–262Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MDW - BOS
4h 45m$104–560Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane MDW - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
7h 5m$112–573Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane ORD - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
7h 20m$88–413Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane MDW - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
7h 22m$88–426Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
27h 45m$176–278
Northwestern University to Boston by foot, subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Boston is to fly and train which costs $65 - $320 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Boston is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Northwestern University to Boston. However, there are services departing from Sheridan & Foster and arriving at Boston via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Boston. However, there are services departing from Foster and arriving at Boston via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 11m.
The distance between Northwestern University and Boston is 900 miles. The road distance is 999.7 miles.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Boston without a car is to train which takes 24h 11m and costs $260 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Northwestern University to Boston, including transfers.
Northwestern University to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Northwestern University to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Boston is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $600 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $650 and takes 24h 11m, you could also bus via Brook Park, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 24h 48m.
What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $260–600 and the journey takes 22h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Northwestern University to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Boston is 1h ahead of Northwestern University. It is currently 5:53 AM in Northwestern University and 6:53 AM in Boston.
Northwestern University to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northwestern University to Boston is 1000 miles. It takes approximately 17h 14m to drive from Northwestern University to Boston.
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