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How to get fromRochester to Northwestern Universityby plane, train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RST - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    4h 47m
    $42–297

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    9h 35m
    $95–149

  3. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    11h 21m
    $155–317

  4. Drive 332.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Northwestern Universitycar car 332.6 mi
    5h 57m
    $61–88

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    5h 25m
    $109–420

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    5h 44m
    $276–510

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    9h 55m
    $86–126

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    10h 1m
    $82–132

Rochester to Northwestern University by bus, train, subway, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Rochester to Northwestern University via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago, Cumberland CTA Station, Howard CTA Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 9h 55m.

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