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How to get fromO'Hare to Northern Illinois Universityby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from O'Hare to Northern Illinois University by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Line 90 bus, train, line 12 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Harlem Blue Line Station to Harlem/Lake Green Line Stationbus bus 90
    2. Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456bus bus 12
    4h 30m
    $12–23

  2. Drive 54.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from O'Hare to Northern Illinois Universitycar car 54.7 mi
    1h 19m
    $10–15

  3. Line 56 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus bus 56
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    4h 35m
    $12–22

O'Hare to Northern Illinois University by subway, bus, train, and foot

Calendar88Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Northern Illinois University, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from East River Rd & Berwyn to Northern Illinois University via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Dekalb in around 4h 35m.

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