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How to get fromHoffman Estates to Northwestern Universityby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Hoffman Estates to Northwestern University by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 208 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Perimeter Dr & West Dr to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 208
    2. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Davis CTA Stationbus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    1h 28m
    $3–4

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Perimeter Dr & West Dr to Davis CTA Stationbus bus 208
    1h 48m
    $2–4

  3. Line 208 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Golf Rd & Ring Rd to Cumberland Metrabus bus 208
    2. Take the train from Cumberland to Clybourntrain train
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    2h 21m
    $7–9

  4. Drive 21.8 mi

    1. Drive from Hoffman Estates to Northwestern Universitycar car 21.8 mi
    35 min
    $4–6

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hoffman Estates to Northwestern Universitytaxi taxi 21.8 mi
    35 min
    $70–85

Hoffman Estates to Northwestern University by bus and foot

Calendar201Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 21.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Perimeter Dr & West Dr to Northwestern University via Des Plaines Metra Station and Davis CTA Station in around 1h 28m.

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