There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Northwestern University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lake Forest. to Evanstontrain Up-N
54 min$4–5Line 213 bus
- Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Church St & Benson Avebus 213
1h 46m$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lake Forest to Northwestern Universitytaxi 17.4 mi
31 min$50–65Drive 17.4 mi
- Drive from Lake Forest to Northwestern Universitycar 17.4 mi
31 min$4–5
Lake Forest to Northwestern University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Northwestern University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Northwestern University is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest station to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Highland Park Metra Station and arriving at Church St & Benson Ave via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lake Forest. and arriving at Evanston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Lake Forest and Northwestern University is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Northwestern University without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs $4 - $5.
The train from Lake Forest. to Evanston takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Lake Forest to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Highland Park Metra Station.
Lake Forest to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Northwestern University is to train which takes 54 min and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 213 bus, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 1h 46m.
What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Lake Forest. to Evanston hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, Pace Bus operates a bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Church St & Benson Ave hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 55 min.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Lake Forest. to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Church St & Benson Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Lake County All Star Cab
- Phone
- +1-847-454-7140
- Website
- ohareairporttaxicab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Forest to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Church St & Benson Ave station.
Lake Forest to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Evanston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Northwestern University is 18 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Lake Forest to Northwestern University.
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