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

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

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  1. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PIT - MDW
    3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    5h 24m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    12h 8m
    $79–146

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    11h 20m
    $160–319

  4. Drive 473.4 mi

    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Northwestern Universitycar car 473.4 mi
    7h 58m
    $87–125

  5. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    5h 59m

  6. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    7h 53m
    $112–473

  7. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JST - ORD
    6h 46m
    $90–358

  8. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    12h 45m
    $92–149

Pittsburgh to Northwestern University by train, bus, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 9h 46m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 10h 5m. Three other operators also service this route.

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