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How to get fromDowntown Chicago to Northwestern Universityby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

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

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Fostersubway subway Purple Line
    1h 6m
    $2–5

  3. 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 54m
    $2

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Chicago to Northwestern Universitytaxi taxi 13.5 mi
    23 min
    $40–55

  5. Drive 13.5 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown Chicago to Northwestern Universitycar car 13.5 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

Downtown Chicago to Northwestern University by foot and train

Calendar212Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.7 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Downtown Chicago, 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 Downtown Chicago to Northwestern University via State & Van Buren, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 1h 54m.

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