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

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There are 9 ways to get from Northwestern University to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORD - BOS
    4h 54m
    $604–910

  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 42m
    $74–336

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    24h 3m
    $336–708

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    25h 1m
    $172–298

  5. Drive 993.9 mi

    1. Drive from Northwestern University to Bostoncar car 993.9 mi
    17h 13m
    $182–262

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    4h 45m
    $104–500

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

    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
    $112–576

  8. 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 30m
    $98–436

  9. 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 22m
    $94–416

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 894.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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 $330–700 and the journey takes 22h 2m.

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