The average train between Aurora and Northwestern University takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Aurora 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.
Trains run hourly between Aurora and Northwestern University. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Aurora is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Northwestern University at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aurora to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Aurora station and arriving at Northwestern University station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Aurora to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Aurora station.
Aurora to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Evanston station.
The distance between Aurora and Northwestern University is 62.7 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Aurora to Northwestern University via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, and Evanston in around 2h 28m.