There are 4 ways to get from Chicago OTC to Northwestern University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain Up-N
44 min$3–5Line 147 bus, line 201 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington & Wabash to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 147
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Sheridan & Fosterbus 201
1h 45m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago OTC to Northwestern Universitytaxi 13 mi
22 min$40–50Drive 13 mi
- Drive from Chicago OTC to Northwestern Universitycar 13 mi
22 min$3–4
Chicago OTC to Northwestern University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago OTC to Northwestern University is to line 147 bus and line 201 bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago OTC to Northwestern University is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago OTC to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Washington & Canal and arriving at Sheridan & Foster via Washington & Wabash and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Evanston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Chicago OTC and Northwestern University is 13 miles. The road distance is 13.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago OTC to Northwestern University without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs $3 - $5.
The train from Chicago OTC to Evanston takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Chicago OTC to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Washington & Wabash station.
Chicago OTC to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.
The best way to get from Chicago OTC to Northwestern University is to train which takes 44 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 147 bus and line 201 bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Chicago OTC, IL, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Evanston hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington & Canal to Northwestern University via Washington & Wabash, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Washington & Wabash to Paulina & Howard Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Sheridan & Foster
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago OTC to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
Chicago OTC to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Evanston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago OTC to Northwestern University is 13 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Chicago OTC to Northwestern University.
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