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

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Northwestern University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 34m
    $53–133

  2. Drive  206.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Northwestern Universitycar car 206.1 mi
    3h 53m
    $38–55

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    5h 59m
    $39–55

  4. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    3h 37m
    $50–257

  5. Train via Joliet

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    5h 19m
    $48–115

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    5h 16m
    $56–266

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    3. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    6h 28m
    $83–420

  8. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIA - ORD
    6h 24m
    $53–254

Springfield to Northwestern University by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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