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How to get fromUnion Station to Northwestern Universityby plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway
    5h 9m
    $108–616

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    19h 12m
    $110–205

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    19h 14m
    $244–511

  4. Drive 701.4 mi

    1. Drive from Union Station to Northwestern Universitycar car 701.4 mi
    12h 21m
    $128–185

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    5h 30m
    $126–855

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    5h 40m
    $170–866

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    6h 18m
    $190–915

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    6h 6m
    $188–1,105

Union Station to Northwestern University by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 630 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Union Station, DC, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 17h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $230–550 and the journey takes 17h 48m.

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