There are 3 ways to get from Peru to Northwestern University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
3h 43m$80–120Drive 102.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Peru to Northwestern Universitycar 102.9 mi
2h 19m$19–28Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
6h$49–78
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peru to Northwestern University is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Peru to Northwestern University is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Peru to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Oglesby and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Peru station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Mendota Station and arriving at Evanston via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Peru and Northwestern University is 113 miles. The road distance is 103.5 miles.
The best way to get from Peru to Northwestern University without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Peru to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Peru to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oglesby station.
Peru to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mendota Station.
The best way to get from Peru to Northwestern University is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Peru, IL, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Peru to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Peru to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peru to Northwestern University is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Peru to Northwestern University.
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