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Trip Overview

The average bus between Northwestern University and Cloud Gate takes 1h 24m and the fastest bus takes 1h 9m. There is an hourly bus service from Northwestern University to Cloud Gate. 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 24m
Duration
30 mi
Distance
$2
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 201 bus, line 147 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Sheridan & Foster to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 201
  2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus bus 147
1h 27m
$2

Northwestern University to Cloud Gate bus times

Buses run hourly between Northwestern University and Cloud Gate. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northwestern University is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Cloud Gate at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheridan & Foster and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 20m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 26m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 20m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 9m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 20m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 17m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 24m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 21m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 18m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 9m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 20m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 17m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 9m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 20m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 17m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 9m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 20m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 17m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northwestern University to Cloud Gate? 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: 30.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

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

You can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Cloud Gate via Sheridan & Foster, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Michigan & Washington in around 1h 27m.

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