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Trip Overview

The average bus between Navy Pier and Northwestern University takes 1h 27m and the fastest bus takes 1h 10m. There is an hourly bus service from Navy Pier 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 27m
Duration
31 mi
Distance
$6
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 147 bus, line 201 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Michigan & Chestnut to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147
  2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Sheridan & Fosterbus bus 201
1h 44m
$6

Navy Pier to Northwestern University bus times

Buses run hourly between Navy Pier and Northwestern University. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Navy Pier is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Northwestern University at 5:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Navy Pier Terminal and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 19m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 19m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 19m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 19m • 2 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 19m • 2 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 15m • 2 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 18m • 2 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 21m • 2 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Navy Pier 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.

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  • Distance: 30.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

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

You can take a vehicle from Navy Pier to Northwestern University via Navy Pier Terminal, Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe, Michigan & Chestnut, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 1h 44m.

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