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How to get fromDowners Grove to Northwestern Universityby train, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Downers Grove to Northwestern University by train, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    2h 5m
    $7–10

  2. Drive 30.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Northwestern Universitycar car 30.3 mi
    44 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downers Grove to Northwestern Universitytaxi taxi 30.3 mi
    44 min
    $90–110

  4. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway Purple Line
    2h 12m
    $6–10

Downers Grove to Northwestern University by train and foot

Calendar207Weekly Services
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a train from Downers Grove to Northwestern University via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, and Evanston in around 2h 5m.

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