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How to get fromChicago Loop to Northwestern Universityby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Northwestern University by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Washington/Wells to Fostersubway subway Purple Line
    49 min
    $2–5

  2. Line 147 bus, line 201 bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington & Wabash to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Sheridan & Fosterbus bus 201
    1h 30m
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Loop to Northwestern Universitytaxi taxi 13 mi
    23 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive 13 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Northwestern Universitycar car 13 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

Chicago Loop to Northwestern University by subway and foot

Calendar290Weekly Services
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.6 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Washington/Wells to Foster every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington & Wabash to Northwestern University via Paulina & Howard Terminal and Sheridan & Foster in around 1h 30m.

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