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

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There are 12 ways to get from Princeton University to Northwestern University by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    7h 59m
    $217–607

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newark Airport Terminal B to Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    10h 7m
    $139–423

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    22h 34m
    $167–301

  4. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    24h 35m
    $321–710

  5. Drive 783.4 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton University to Northwestern Universitycar car 783.4 mi
    13h 47m
    $143–207

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    7h 10m
    $154–903

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    7h 18m
    $163–420

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    8h 27m
    $229–707

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    7h 55m
    $145–270

  10. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kenosha to Evanstontrain train
    10h 8m
    $180–861

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimorebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 2m
    $143–298

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    30h 58m
    $357–765

Princeton University to Northwestern University by foot and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration22h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 813.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Northwestern University via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, 9 Av/W 40 St, W 34 St/7 Av, New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Desplaines & Harrison Terminal, Jackson & Dearborn, State & Van Buren, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 22h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Northwestern University via Princeton, Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Evanston in around 24h 35m.

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