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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Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PIT - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway
5h 34mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
12h 11m$78–125Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
11h 6m$133–336Drive 473.4 mi
- Drive from Pittsburgh to Northwestern Universitycar 473.4 mi
7h 58m$87–125Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PIT - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
6h 1mTrain to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
7h 58m$100–499Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JST - ORD
6h 48m$86–351Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640
12h 42m$86–128
Pittsburgh to Northwestern University by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pittsburgh to Northwestern University is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 12h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Pittsburgh to Northwestern University is to train and fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $85 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Pittsburgh station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and arriving at Sheridan & Foster via Jefferson & Harrison, Ida B Wells Drive & Wabash and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Pittsburgh station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and arriving at Foster via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
The distance between Pittsburgh and Northwestern University is 453 miles. The road distance is 476.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Northwestern University without a car is to train which takes 11h 6m and costs $130 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Pittsburgh to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Pittsburgh to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Pittsburgh to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Northwestern University is to train which takes 11h 6m and costs $130 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 12h 11m.
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 $130–340 and the journey takes 9h 46m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 10h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- 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
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Pittsburgh to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Northwestern University is 1h behind Pittsburgh. It is currently 2:17 AM in Pittsburgh and 1:17 AM in Northwestern University.
Pittsburgh to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pittsburgh to Northwestern University is 476 miles. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Pittsburgh to Northwestern University.
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