There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Northwestern University by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway
3h 47m$108–578Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
19h 12m$114–177Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
19h 14m$204–444Drive 700.4 mi
- Drive from Washington to Northwestern Universitycar 700.4 mi
12h 19m$128–185Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
4h 1m$136–848Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BWI - MDW
5h 35m$126–855
Washington to Northwestern University by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Northwestern University is to bus which costs $110 - $180 and takes 19h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Northwestern University is to fly and subway which takes 3h 47m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Sheridan & Foster via Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Foster via Adams/Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.
The distance between Washington and Northwestern University is 627 miles. The road distance is 704.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Northwestern University without a car is to bus which takes 19h 12m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Washington to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Washington to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Northwestern University is to bus which takes 19h 12m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $450 and takes 19h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $850 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 17h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–440 and the journey takes 17h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Northwestern University is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 7:45 AM in Washington and 6:45 AM in Northwestern University.
Washington to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Northwestern University is 704 miles. It takes approximately 12h 19m to drive from Washington to Northwestern University.
There are 1279+ hotels available in Northwestern University.