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How to get fromNewark to University of Chicagoby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Newark to University of Chicago by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeEWR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 55th - 56th - 57th St.train
    5h 20m

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLGA - ORD
    7h 1m
    $66–291

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to ChicagobusFlixBus N2640
    20h 4m
    $107–171

  4. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    22h 45m
    $133–892

  5. Drive 772.2 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to University of Chicagocar772.2 mi
    12h 37m
    $141–204

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

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGA - MDW
    6h 24m
    $92–469

  7. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeJFK - ORD
    6h 28m
    $818–1,134

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeEWR - MDW
    4h 58m
    $75–408

  9. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Toledo Bus StopbusGreyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Gary Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    22h 25m
    $90–223

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    29h 7m
    $187–536

Newark to University of Chicago by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration20h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and University of Chicago, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 19h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to University of Chicago via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and 55th - 56th - 57th St. in around 22h 45m.

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