There are 5 ways to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Northwestern University by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- 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 34m$56–382Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
9h 27m$50–86Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
7h 40m$92–200Drive 310.8 mi
- Drive from Washington University in St. Louis to Northwestern Universitycar 310.8 mi
5h 33m$57–82Fly 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
5h 5m$318–712
Washington University in St. Louis to Northwestern University by foot, train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Northwestern University is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Northwestern University is to fly and subway which takes 4h 34m and costs $55 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington University in 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 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington University in St. Louis station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from SKINKER station and arriving at Foster via St. Louis and Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Washington University in St. Louis and Northwestern University is 288 miles. The road distance is 312.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Northwestern University without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Washington University in St. Louis to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Washington University in St. Louis to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Northwestern University is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Washington University in 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 $85–190 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Foster
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Clybourn to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Washington University in St. Louis to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Washington University in St. Louis to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington University in St. Louis to Northwestern University is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Washington University in St. Louis to Northwestern University.
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