There are 9 ways to get from Northwestern University to Washington by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORD - DCA
4h 14m$134–860Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORD - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 35m$72–932Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
19h 17m$112–182Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
19h 34m$192–445Drive 701 mi
- Drive from Northwestern University to Washingtoncar 701 mi
12h 20m$128–185Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MDW - DCA
4h 15m$124–710Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORD - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 32m$186–913Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MDW - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 20m$126–862Bus, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MKE - DCA
6h 3m$467–1,141
Northwestern University to Washington by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Washington is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 19h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Washington is to subway and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $130 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Northwestern University to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Sheridan & Foster and arriving at Washington Union Station via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Foster and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 34m.
The distance between Northwestern University and Washington is 645 miles. The road distance is 705.1 miles.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 19h 17m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Northwestern University to Washington, including transfers.
Northwestern University to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Northwestern University to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Washington is to bus which takes 19h 17m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $450 and takes 19h 34m.
What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 16h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–440 and the journey takes 17h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via State College
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Foster to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Foster to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Northwestern University to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Washington is 1h ahead of Northwestern University. It is currently 5:37 PM in Northwestern University and 6:37 PM in Washington.
Northwestern University to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northwestern University to Washington is 705 miles. It takes approximately 12h 20m to drive from Northwestern University to Washington.
There are 1605+ hotels available in Washington.