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How to get fromPennsylvania State University to Northwestern Universityby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), bus, car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Pennsylvania State University to Northwestern University by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Penn State University Park Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SCE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    5h 33m
    $58–304

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    15h 15m
    $139–221

  3. Bus, train via State College Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    16h 42m
    $180–372

  4. Drive 579.4 mi

    1. Drive from Pennsylvania State University to Northwestern Universitycar car 579.4 mi
    9h 51m
    $106–153

  5. Bus to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JST - ORD
    7h 49m
    $78–332

  6. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MDT - ORD
    8h 26m
    $130–687

  7. Bus, bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PIT - MDW
    4. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    8h 54m

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    18h 9m
    $184–425

  9. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    18h 27m
    $109–194

Pennsylvania State University to Northwestern University by foot, bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–160 and the journey takes 12h 30m.

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