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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lombard and Northwestern University takes 3h 47m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. There is a bus service every few hours from Lombard 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.

3h 47m
Duration
45 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 313 bus, line 331 bus, line 290 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Westmore-Meyers/Washington to Lake St & 5th Avebus bus 313
  2. Take the bus from 5th/Lake to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus 331
  3. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 290
3h 14m
$7–9

Lombard to Northwestern University bus times

Buses run hourly between Lombard and Northwestern University. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lombard is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Northwestern University at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at 5th/Lake and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)3h 7m • 3 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)3h 10m • 3 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)3h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 35m • 3 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 55m • 3 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 37m • 3 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)9h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)3h 11m • 3 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 58m • 3 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 49m • 3 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)3h 11m • 3 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 58m • 3 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 49m • 3 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 41m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lombard 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.

Map of how to get from Lombard to Northwestern University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 44.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Westmore-Meyers/Washington to Northwestern University via 5th/Lake, Cumberland CTA Station, Howard CTA Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 3h 14m.

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