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How to get fromNorthwestern University to Chicago Loopby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Northwestern University to Chicago Loop by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway subway Purple Line
    46 min
    $2–5

  2. Line 201 bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sheridan & Foster to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 201
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus bus 147
    1h 25m
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northwestern University to Chicago Looptaxi taxi 12.9 mi
    23 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive 12.9 mi

    1. Drive from Northwestern University to Chicago Loopcar car 12.9 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

Northwestern University to Chicago Loop by foot and subway

Calendar290Weekly Services
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.5 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

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

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Foster to Clark/Lake every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Michigan & Washington via Sheridan & Foster and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 1h 25m.

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