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How to get fromNorthwestern University to Cornell Universityby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Northwestern University to Cornell University by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus
    7h 46m
    $144–689

  2. Drive 671.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northwestern University to Cornell Universitycar car 671.7 mi
    12h 6m
    $123–178

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus Adt N823 / ...
    16h 45m
    $216–455

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus bus
    7h 29m
    $174–839

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane ORD - SYR
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cornell University West Campusbus bus
    8h 6m
    $138–704

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane ORD - AVP
    2. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Ithacabus bus
    8h 36m
    $146–545

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ithacabus bus
    8h 44m
    $188–425

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ithacabus bus
    9h 1m
    $198–355

Northwestern University to Cornell University by foot, subway, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 654.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Cornell University, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Northwestern University to Cornell University. However, you can walk to Foster, take the subway to Clark/Lake, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Rochester (ROC), take the taxi to Rochester, take the bus to Ithaca, then walk to Cornell University. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Cornell University via Foster, Washington/Wabash, Michigan & Washington, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Rochester, Rochester, Ithaca Commons - Green St, and Statler Hall in around 16h 45m.

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