The average bus between Chicago and Northwestern University takes 1h 29m and the fastest bus takes 1h 13m. There is an hourly bus service from Chicago to Northwestern University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Chicago and Northwestern University. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Northwestern University at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Paulina & Howard Terminal and take an average of 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Northwestern University station via Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Chicago to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from State & Van Buren station.
Chicago to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Sheridan & Foster station.
The distance between Chicago and Northwestern University is 20.4 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a bus from State & Van Buren to Northwestern University via Paulina & Howard Terminal and Sheridan & Foster in around 1h 35m.
