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How to get fromNorthwestern University to Bostonby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Northwestern University to Boston by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane MDW - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    7h 5m
    $114–574

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane ORD - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    7h 40m
    $64–286

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    24h 6m
    $552–905

  4. Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0171
    24h 47m
    $182–278

  5. Drive  993.9 mi

    1. Drive from Northwestern University to Bostoncar car 993.9 mi
    17h 14m
    $182–262

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane ORD - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    7h 26m
    $78–374

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane MDW - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    7h 17m
    $88–426

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane MDW - BDL
    2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    8h 6m
    $162–839

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bradley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane ORD - BDL
    2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    8h 23m
    $118–539

  10. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    27h 45m
    $182–295

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$552Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 911.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $550–900 and the journey takes 22h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Boston via Sheridan & Foster, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 24h 47m.

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