The average train between Northwestern University and Northbrook takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Northwestern University to Northbrook. 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 Northbrook. 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 Northbrook at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Evanston and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Northbrook. However, there are services departing from Northwestern University station and arriving at Northbrook station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Northwestern University to Northbrook train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.
Northwestern University to Northbrook train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Northbrook station.
The distance between Northwestern University and Northbrook is 15 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Northbrook via Evanston, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 15m.