There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Northwestern University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 29m$96–191Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
8h 7m$54–86Drive 303.5 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Northwestern Universitycar 303.5 mi
5h 25m$56–80Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway
4h 28m$62–372Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain
4h 58m$278–712
St. Louis to Northwestern University by train, bus, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Northwestern University is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Northwestern University is to fly and subway which takes 4h 28m and costs $60 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Sheridan & Foster via Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Foster via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between St. Louis and Northwestern University is 301 miles. The road distance is 305.2 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Northwestern University without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from St. Louis to Northwestern University, including transfers.
St. Louis to Northwestern University bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Northwestern University is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus-us operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Foster
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Clybourn to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $1
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Northwestern University bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
St. Louis to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Northwestern University is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from St. Louis to Northwestern University.
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