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How to get fromSt. Louis to Northern Illinois Universityby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Northern Illinois University by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    8h 55m
    $62–106

  2. Drive 276.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Northern Illinois Universitycar car 276.3 mi
    4h 36m
    $51–73

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    8h 57m
    $101–204

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456bus bus
    7h 23m
    $66–394

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train, line 12 bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456bus bus
    7h 41m
    $282–724

St. Louis to Northern Illinois University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Northern Illinois University, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Northern Illinois University via Chicago Bus Station and Dekalb in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Northern Illinois University via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, and West Lincoln Hwy. at Normal Rd in around 8h 57m.

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