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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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway
5h 18m$147–383Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ABE - ORD
7h 41m$93–375Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
22h 3m$139–220Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
22h 26m$229–1,084Drive 771.7 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Northwestern Universitycar 771.7 mi
12h 50m$141–204Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PHL - ORD
5h 55m$129–233Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus Greyhound US0305
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
27h 32m$142–278Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
28h 36m$281–617
Philadelphia to Northwestern University by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Northwestern University is to bus which costs $130 - $220 and takes 22h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Northwestern University is to fly and subway which takes 5h 18m and costs $140 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Sheridan & Foster via Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Chestnut and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Evanston via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 26m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Northwestern University is 704 miles. The road distance is 776.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Northwestern University without a car is to bus which takes 22h 3m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Philadelphia to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Northwestern University is to bus which takes 22h 3m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $220 - $1,100 and takes 22h 26m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 5h 55m.
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 $130–220 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, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Evanston in around 22h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Foster
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Northwestern University is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 7:59 PM in Philadelphia and 6:59 PM in Northwestern University.
Philadelphia to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Northwestern University is 776 miles. It takes approximately 12h 50m to drive from Philadelphia to Northwestern University.
There are 1270+ hotels available in Northwestern University.