There are 6 ways to get from Toronto to Northwestern University by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane YTZ - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway
3h 42m$147–433Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
16h 55m$89–162Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
12h 4m$157–410Drive 527 mi
- Drive from Toronto to Northwestern Universitycar 527 mi
9h$121–175Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YTZ - ORD
3h 58m$181–1,298Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
17h 13m$206–530
Toronto to Northwestern University by train, car, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Northwestern University is to bus which costs $85 - $170 and takes 16h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to Northwestern University is to fly and subway which takes 3h 42m and costs $140 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Sheridan & Sunnyside via Detroit Bus Station and Union Station Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Evanston via Detroit and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
The distance between Toronto and Northwestern University is 470 miles. The road distance is 530 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to Northwestern University without a car is to bus which takes 16h 55m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Toronto to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Toronto to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.
Toronto to Northwestern University train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto to Northwestern University is to train via Detroit which takes 12h 4m and costs $150 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 16h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $180 - $1,300 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Northwestern University via Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Evanston in around 12h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toronto to Northwestern University via Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, Sheridan & Sunnyside, Wilson-South Outer, and Foster in around 16h 55m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- 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
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–160
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–100
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Toronto to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Northwestern University is 1h behind Toronto. It is currently 2:52 PM in Toronto and 1:52 PM in Northwestern University.
Toronto to Northwestern University train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Windsor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Northwestern University is 530 miles. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Toronto to Northwestern University.
There are 1125+ hotels available in Northwestern University.
















