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How to get fromElk Grove Village to Northwestern Universityby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Elk Grove Village to Northwestern University by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 226 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Oakton/Diane to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 226
    2. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Davis CTA Stationbus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    1h 15m
    $3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elk Grove Village to Northwestern Universitytaxi taxi 17.3 mi
    31 min
    $50–65

  3. Drive 17.3 mi

    1. Drive from Elk Grove Village to Northwestern Universitycar car 17.3 mi
    31 min
    $4–5

  4. Line 223 bus, line 93 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lively Blvd & Greenleaf Ave to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 223
    2. Take the bus from Logan Square Blue Line Station to Maple & Emersonbus bus 93
    2h 18m
    $7–11

Elk Grove Village to Northwestern University by bus and foot

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Oakton/Diane to Northwestern University via Des Plaines Metra Station and Davis CTA Station in around 1h 15m.

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