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How to get fromOhio to Northern Illinois Universityby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Ohio to Northern Illinois University by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    10h 20m
    $70–119

  2. Bus via LaPorte

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to La Porte, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Porte, IN to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    11h 50m
    $46–132

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    12h 30m
    $106–219

  4. Drive 369.4 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Northern Illinois Universitycar car 369.4 mi
    7h 22m
    $68–98

  5. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC 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
    7h 24m
    $72–394

  6. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC 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
    7h 44m
    $66–394

  7. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC 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
    8h 2m
    $561–924

  8. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC 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
    7h 44m
    $382–824

  9. Fly Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC 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
    8h 1m
    $61–353

  10. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC 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
    7h 59m
    $73–415

Ohio to Northern Illinois University by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Northern Illinois University, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Columbus to Northern Illinois University via Chicago Bus Station and Dekalb in around 10h 20m.

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