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Trip Overview

The average bus between The Loop (CTA) and Northwestern University takes 1h 38m and the fastest bus takes 1h 19m. There is an hourly bus service from The Loop (CTA) 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 38m
Duration
31 mi
Distance
$2
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

The Loop (CTA) to Northwestern University bus times

Buses run hourly between The Loop (CTA) and Northwestern University. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Loop (CTA) is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Northwestern University at 5:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington & Jefferson and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 31m • 2 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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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 32m • 2 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 31m • 2 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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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 32m • 2 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 31m • 2 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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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 33m • 2 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 33m • 2 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)6h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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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 32m • 2 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 31m • 2 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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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 32m • 2 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 31m • 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 The Loop (CTA) 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: 31.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between The Loop (CTA), IL, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from The Loop (CTA) to Northwestern University via Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Wabash, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 1h 49m.

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