The average train between Franklin Park and Northwestern University takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Franklin Park 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 Franklin Park and Northwestern University. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Franklin Park is at 10:52 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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Franklin Park to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Franklin Park station and arriving at Northwestern University station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Franklin Park to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Franklin Park station.
Franklin Park to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Evanston station.
The distance between Franklin Park and Northwestern University is 20.7 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a train from Franklin Park to Northwestern University via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, and Evanston in around 1h 48m.