The average train between Northwestern University and Aurora takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is an hourly train service from Northwestern University to Aurora. 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 Northwestern University and Aurora. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Northwestern University is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Aurora at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Evanston and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Northwestern University station and arriving at Aurora station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Northwestern University to Aurora train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.
Northwestern University to Aurora train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Aurora station.
The distance between Northwestern University and Aurora is 62.7 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Aurora via Evanston, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 35m.