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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Northwestern Universityby plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Northwestern University by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    5h 23m
    $157–384

  2. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    7h 43m
    $88–354

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    22h 5m
    $151–220

  4. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    22h 21m
    $445–1,291

  5. Drive  771.7 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Northwestern Universitycar car 771.7 mi
    12h 49m
    $141–204

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    5h 57m
    $129–234

  7. Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus bus Greyhound US0305
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    26h 4m
    $163–250

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    28h 30m
    $582–895

Philadelphia to Northwestern University by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 699.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 20h. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Northwestern University via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Foster in around 22h 21m.

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