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How to get fromNorthwestern University to Harvard Universityby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORD - BOS
    3. Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway subway
    5h 43m
    $608–1,018

  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
    8h 5m
    $76–329

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    24h 34m
    $338–711

  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 24m
    $180–316

  5. Drive 991.4 mi

    1. Drive from Northwestern University to Harvard Universitycar car 991.4 mi
    17h 10m
    $181–262

  6. Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    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 Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    4. Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway subway
    5h 34m
    $108–518

  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 28m
    $114–578

  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 53m
    $100–448

  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 44m
    $92–399

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 903.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $330–700 and the journey takes 22h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Harvard University via Sheridan & Foster, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, Boston, South Station, and Harvard in around 25h 24m.

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