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How to Travel from

Philadelphia to Northwestern University

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$83.02–$395.95

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$306.54
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$83.02–$395.95

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.95–$255.45
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.18–$229.91

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$293.77
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.34–$383.18

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$42.15–$191.59
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$62.59–$319.32

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$485.36

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.16–$102.18
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$268.23
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.13–$83.02
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
26h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$102.18–$344.86

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.82–$242.68
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$20.44–$229.91

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$39.60–$472.59

Chicago Transit (CTA)

Phone:
+1 888-968-7282
Website:
transitchicago.com/
Train from Harold Washington Library to Foster
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.68–$5.62

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.66–$89.41
Bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$7.66–$89.41
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$57.48–$344.86

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.25–$217.14

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Northwestern University?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Northwestern University is to fly and subway which costs $39.13 - $173.91 and takes 5h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Northwestern University?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Northwestern University is to fly and subway which takes 5h 34m and costs $39.13 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Northwestern University?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Sheridan & Foster via Harrisburg Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, State & Van Buren and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Northwestern University?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Evanston via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 9m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Northwestern University?

The distance between Philadelphia and Northwestern University is 1126 km. The road distance is 1242 km.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Northwestern University without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Northwestern University without a car is to bus which takes 21h 13m and costs $70.65 - $271.74 .

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Northwestern University?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Philadelphia to Northwestern University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Northwestern University bus from?

Philadelphia to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Northwestern University train from?

Philadelphia to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Northwestern University?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Northwestern University is to bus which takes 21h 13m and costs $70.65 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $86.96 - $652.17 and takes 22h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $45.65 - $250 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Northwestern University bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Northwestern University?

Northwestern University is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 03:13 in Philadelphia and 02:13 in Northwestern University.

Where does the Philadelphia to Northwestern University train arrive?

Philadelphia to Northwestern University train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Northwestern University?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Northwestern University is 1242 km. It takes approximately 12h 46m to drive from Philadelphia to Northwestern University.

Where can I stay near Northwestern University?

There are 1215+ hotels available in Northwestern University. Prices start at $55.23 per night.
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