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How to get fromYale University to Northwestern Universityby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Yale University to Northwestern University by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from New Haven to Windsor Lockstrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    6h 45m
    $95–444

  2. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Haven to Windsor Lockstrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BDL - ORD
    7h 27m
    $87–384

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Providence
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    22h 21m
    $154–283

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    23h 45m
    $316–698

  5. Drive 871 mi

    1. Drive from Yale University to Northwestern Universitycar car 871 mi
    14h 55m
    $159–230

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    8h 2m
    $225–596

  7. Fly Tweed-New Haven Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HVN - ORD
    6h 24m
    $178–493

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    8h 30m
    $237–696

  9. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Stamfordtrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HPN - ORD
    9h 44m
    $109–1,040

  10. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    23h 56m
    $322–1,241

  11. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 13m
    $171–398

Yale University to Northwestern University by foot, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 850.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Yale University, CT, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Yale University to Northwestern University via New Haven Union Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 22h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Yale University to Northwestern University via New Haven, Springfield, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Evanston in around 23h 45m.

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