There are 6 ways to get from Oberlin to Northwestern University by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, 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.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway
3h 34m$141–564Drive 329 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oberlin to Northwestern Universitycar 329 mi
5h 38m$57–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
8h 11m$199–307Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 52mFly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
4h 11m$118–424Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
10h 4m$92–127
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oberlin to Northwestern University is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Oberlin to Northwestern University is to fly and subway which takes 3h 34m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Oberlin to Northwestern University station. However, there are services departing from Lorain County Transportation & CS and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Oberlin station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Elyria Station and arriving at Foster via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Oberlin and Northwestern University is 357 miles. The road distance is 330.9 miles.
The best way to get from Oberlin to Northwestern University without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs $190 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Oberlin to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Oberlin to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lorain County Transportation & CS station.
Oberlin to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elyria Station.
The best way to get from Oberlin to Northwestern University is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs $190 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Toledo, which costs and takes 8h 52m.
What companies run services between Oberlin, OH, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $170–270 and the journey takes 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oberlin to Northwestern University via Lorain County Transportation & CS, Toledo, Chicago Union Station, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Foster in around 8h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Foster
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elyria Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Clybourn to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Oberlin to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toledo Bus Stop station.
Northwestern University is 1h behind Oberlin. It is currently 12:40 AM in Oberlin and 11:40 PM in Northwestern University.
Oberlin to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oberlin to Northwestern University is 331 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Oberlin to Northwestern University.
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