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How to get fromSchaumburg to Northern Illinois Universityby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Schaumburg to Northern Illinois University by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train, line 12 bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Schaumburg to West Chicagotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from West Chicago to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to West Lincoln Hwy. at Normal Rdbus bus 12
    2h 41m
    $57–75

  2. Drive 42 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schaumburg to Northern Illinois Universitycar car 42 mi
    1h 7m
    $8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Schaumburg to Northern Illinois Universitytaxi taxi 42 mi
    1h 7m
    $130–160

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  • Distance: 49.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Schaumburg, IL, USA and Northern Illinois University, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Schaumburg to Northern Illinois University. However, you can take the taxi to West Chicago, take the train to Elburn, walk to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, take the line 12 bus to West Lincoln Hwy. at Normal Rd, then walk to Northern Illinois University. Alternatively, you can drive from Schaumburg to Northern Illinois University in around 1h 7m.

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