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

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There are 6 ways to get from Naperville to Northwestern University by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    2h 17m
    $8–11

  2. Drive 37.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Naperville to Northwestern Universitycar car 37.5 mi
    52 min
    $7–10

  3. Bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Naperville to Chicagobus bus Btw 1210
    2. Take the bus from Michigan & Hubbard to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147
    2h 47m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Naperville to Northwestern Universitytaxi taxi 37.5 mi
    52 min
    $110–140

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway Purple Line
    2h 32m
    $7–11

  6. Line 330 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus bus 330
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Davis CTA Stationbus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    3h 1m
    $7–10

Naperville to Northwestern University by train and foot

Calendar202Weekly Services
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a train from Naperville to Northwestern University via Union Station, Chicago OTC, and Evanston in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Naperville to Northwestern University via Chicago, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 2h 47m.

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