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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Northwestern University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    7h 19m
    $194–432

  2. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    9h 4m
    $128–504

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 7h
    $760–1,614

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Davis CTA Stationbus bus 208
    2d 13h
    $423–774

  5. Drive 2,126.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Northwestern Universitycar car 2,126.2 mi
    33h 27m
    $388–561

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    7h 28m
    $150–618

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    8h 27m
    $146–624

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    7h 50m
    $136–302

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    10h 48m
    $175–675

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$760Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,890.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $750–1,600 and the journey takes 2d 4h.

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