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

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Northwestern University by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly 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 18m
    $147–413

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    5h 55m
    $94–463

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    21h 32m
    $140–245

  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 26m
    $279–1,144

  5. Drive 771.7 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Northwestern Universitycar car 771.7 mi
    12h 50m
    $141–204

  6. 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
    27h 40m
    $154–291

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    28h 44m
    $347–693

Philadelphia to Northwestern University by bus and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration21h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 699.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Northwestern University via Harrisburg Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 21h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Northwestern University via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Evanston in around 22h 26m.

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