There are 6 ways to get from Northwestern University to Oberlin by subway, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MDW - CLE
4h 10m$154–640Drive 329.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Northwestern University to Oberlincar 329.3 mi
5h 38m$61–87Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus Greyhound US0164
8h 44m$130–187Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
8h 44m$132–251Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORD - CLE
4h 29m$440–890Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus Greyhound US0164
9h 23m$78–134
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Oberlin is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Oberlin is to subway and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Northwestern University to Oberlin. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Washington and arriving at Lorain County Transportation & CS via Chicago Union Station and Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Oberlin station. However, there are services departing from Foster and arriving at Elyria Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Northwestern University and Oberlin is 358 miles. The road distance is 331.2 miles.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Oberlin without a car is to bus via Toledo which takes 8h 44m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Northwestern University to Oberlin, including transfers.
Northwestern University to Oberlin bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Northwestern University to Oberlin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Oberlin is to bus via Toledo which takes 8h 44m and costs $130 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Oberlin, OH, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Oberlin via Foster, Washington/Wabash, Michigan & Washington, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Toledo Bus Stop, and Lorain County Transportation & CS in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 6h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Foster to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Foster to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Northwestern University to Oberlin bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Oberlin is 1h ahead of Northwestern University. It is currently 7:16 AM in Northwestern University and 8:16 AM in Oberlin.
Northwestern University to Oberlin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elyria Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northwestern University to Oberlin is 331 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Northwestern University to Oberlin.
There are 56+ hotels available in Oberlin.