The average train between Elmhurst and Northwestern University takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst and Northwestern University. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elmhurst is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Northwestern University at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elmhurst to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Elmhurst station and arriving at Northwestern University station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Elmhurst to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elmhurst station.
Elmhurst to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Evanston station.
The distance between Elmhurst and Northwestern University is 28 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Elmhurst to Northwestern University via Chicago OTC and Evanston in around 1h 48m.