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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Lombard to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    1h 57m
    $5–6

  2. Line 313 bus, line 331 bus, line 290 bus

    1. Take the bus from Westmore-Meyers/Washington to Lake St & 5th Avebus bus 313
    2. Take the bus from 5th/Lake to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus 331
    3. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 290
    3h 17m
    $7–8

  3. Drive 27 mi

    1. Drive from Lombard to Northwestern Universitycar car 27 mi
    44 min
    $5–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lombard to Northwestern Universitytaxi taxi 27 mi
    44 min
    $80–100

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Lombard to Oak Parktrain train
    2. Take the subway from Harlem-Green to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Fostersubway subway
    2h 27m
    $6–10

Lombard to Northwestern University by train and foot

Calendar159Weekly Services
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Lombard to Northwestern University via Chicago OTC and Evanston in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westmore-Meyers/Washington to Northwestern University via 5th/Lake, Cumberland CTA Station, Howard CTA Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 3h 17m.

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