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How to get fromEvanston to Northern Illinois Universityby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Evanston to Northern Illinois University by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Line 147 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    4h
    $12–22

  2. Train, line 12 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456bus bus 12
    4h 20m
    $8–17

  3. Drive 64.7 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Northern Illinois Universitycar car 64.7 mi
    1h 33m
    $12–18

  4. Subway, train, line 12 bus

    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Harlem-Greensubway subway
    3. Take the train from Oak Park to Elburntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456bus bus 12
    4h 42m
    $8–20

Evanston to Northern Illinois University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 88.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Northern Illinois University, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Northern Illinois University via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Dekalb in around 4h.

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