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

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington 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

    best
    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
    3h 57m
    $116–628

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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 7m
    $58–313

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    18h 59m
    $137–199

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    19h 8m
    $425–654

  5. Drive  700.4 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Northwestern Universitycar car 700.4 mi
    12h 18m
    $124–179

  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
    4h 23m
    $136–610

  7. 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 40m
    $136–855

Washington to Northwestern University by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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 $130–200 and the journey takes 17h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $420–650 and the journey takes 17h 48m.

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