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

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There are 5 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. Line 722 bus, line 313 bus, line 331 bus, line 290 bus, line 201 bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave to Yorktown Centerbus bus 722
    2. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Lake St & 5th Avebus bus 313
    3. Take the bus from 5th/Lake to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus 331
    4. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 290
    5. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Sheridan & Fosterbus bus 201
    4h 38m
    $8–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Naperville to Northwestern Universitytaxi taxi 37.5 mi
    52 min
    $120–150

  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 24m
    $7–11

Naperville to Northwestern University by train and foot

Calendar200Weekly 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 Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, and Evanston in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave to Northwestern University via Yorktown Center, 5th/Lake, Cumberland CTA Station, Howard CTA Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 4h 38m.

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