Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Northwestern University

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to Fostersubway subway Purple Line
    53 min
    $2–5

  2. Line 147 bus, line 201 bus

    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 35m
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Northwestern Universitytaxi taxi 14 mi
    23 min
    $40–55

  4. Drive 14 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Northwestern Universitycar car 14 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

Chicago to Northwestern University by subway and foot

Calendar290Weekly Services
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Northwestern University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 14.2 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

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

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Harold Washington Library to Foster every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Van Buren to Northwestern University via Paulina & Howard Terminal and Sheridan & Foster in around 1h 35m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Greyhound, Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, and How to get from London to Edinburgh - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers