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How to get fromArlington Heights to Northwestern Universityby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Northwestern University by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Davis CTA Stationbus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    1h 11m
    $5–7

  2. Line 208 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golf Rd & Goebbert Rd to Davis CTA Stationbus bus 208
    1h 37m
    $2–4

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Clybourntrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    1h 40m
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arlington Heights to Northwestern Universitytaxi taxi 17 mi
    27 min
    $50–65

  5. Drive 17 mi

    1. Drive from Arlington Heights to Northwestern Universitycar car 17 mi
    27 min
    $4–5

Arlington Heights to Northwestern University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar175Weekly Services
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Arlington Heights to Northwestern University via Clybourn and Evanston in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, Pace Bus operates a bus from Golf Rd & Goebbert Rd to Davis CTA Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 21m.

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