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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Northwestern Universityby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Northwestern University by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    50 min
    $3–5

  2. Line 147 bus, line 201 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Sheridan & Fosterbus bus 201
    1h 50m
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Northwestern Universitytaxi taxi 13.2 mi
    23 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive 13.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Northwestern Universitycar car 13.2 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Fostersubway subway Purple Line
    58 min
    $2–5

Chicago Union Station to Northwestern University by foot and train

Calendar212Weekly Services
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.3 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, 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 vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Northwestern University via State & Van Buren, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 1h 50m.

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