Chicago to Northwestern University Buses

Chicago to Northwestern University buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Northwestern University takes 1h 25m 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.

1h 25m
Duration: 30 mi
Distance: $2
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Line 147 bus, line 201 bus

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Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 147 / ...
Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Sheridan & Fosterbus 201

1h 32m

Chicago to Northwestern University bus times

Buses run hourly between Chicago and Northwestern University. The earliest departure is at 3:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Northwestern University at 7:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Paulina & Howard Terminal and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:50 AM → 6:15 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
5:21 AM → 6:37 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 6:58 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
5:59 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:32 AM → 5:15 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 5:45 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
4:50 AM → 6:15 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
5:21 AM → 6:37 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:32 AM → 5:15 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 5:45 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
4:50 AM → 6:15 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
5:21 AM → 6:37 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:13 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 14m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 22m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 10:27 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 10:47 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:32 AM → 5:15 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 5:45 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
4:50 AM → 6:15 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
5:21 AM → 6:37 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:32 AM → 5:15 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 5:45 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
4:50 AM → 6:15 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
5:21 AM → 6:37 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Northwestern University? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Chicago to Northwestern University buses

Trip Overview

Line 147 bus, line 201 bus

Chicago to Northwestern University bus times

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:50 AM → 6:15 AM

5:21 AM → 6:37 AM

5:40 AM → 6:58 AM

5:59 AM → 7:17 AM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:32 AM → 5:15 AM

4:02 AM → 5:45 AM

4:50 AM → 6:15 AM

5:21 AM → 6:37 AM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:32 AM → 5:15 AM

4:02 AM → 5:45 AM

4:50 AM → 6:15 AM

5:21 AM → 6:37 AM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:13 AM → 9:27 AM

8:45 AM → 10:07 AM

9:01 AM → 10:27 AM

9:33 AM → 10:47 AM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:32 AM → 5:15 AM

4:02 AM → 5:45 AM

4:50 AM → 6:15 AM

5:21 AM → 6:37 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:32 AM → 5:15 AM

4:02 AM → 5:45 AM

4:50 AM → 6:15 AM

5:21 AM → 6:37 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminal

Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Sheridan & Foster

Chicago to Northwestern University buses

Find Transport to Northwestern University

Trip Overview

Line 147 bus, line 201 bus

Chicago to Northwestern University bus times

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:50 AM → 6:15 AM

5:21 AM → 6:37 AM

5:40 AM → 6:58 AM

5:59 AM → 7:17 AM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:32 AM → 5:15 AM

4:02 AM → 5:45 AM

4:50 AM → 6:15 AM

5:21 AM → 6:37 AM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:32 AM → 5:15 AM

4:02 AM → 5:45 AM

4:50 AM → 6:15 AM

5:21 AM → 6:37 AM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:13 AM → 9:27 AM

8:45 AM → 10:07 AM

9:01 AM → 10:27 AM

9:33 AM → 10:47 AM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:32 AM → 5:15 AM

4:02 AM → 5:45 AM

4:50 AM → 6:15 AM

5:21 AM → 6:37 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:32 AM → 5:15 AM

4:02 AM → 5:45 AM

4:50 AM → 6:15 AM

5:21 AM → 6:37 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminal

Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Sheridan & Foster

Bus trips from Chicago

Bus trips to Northwestern University

Alternative transport options