There are 4 ways to get from Northwestern University to Chicago OTC by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
48 min$3–5Line 201 bus, line 147 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sheridan & Foster to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 201
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
1h 34m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Northwestern University to Chicago OTCtaxi 13.2 mi
23 min$40–50Drive 13.2 mi
- Drive from Northwestern University to Chicago OTCcar 13.2 mi
23 min$3–4
Northwestern University to Chicago OTC by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Chicago OTC is to line 201 bus and line 147 bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Chicago OTC is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Northwestern University to Chicago OTC. However, there are services departing from Sheridan & Foster and arriving at Madison & Canal via Paulina & Howard Terminal and Michigan & Washington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Evanston and arriving at Chicago OTC. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Northwestern University and Chicago OTC is 13 miles. The road distance is 13.3 miles.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Chicago OTC without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs $3 - $5.
The train from Evanston to Chicago OTC takes 30 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Northwestern University to Chicago OTC bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Sheridan & Foster station.
Northwestern University to Chicago OTC train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Chicago OTC is to train which takes 48 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 201 bus and line 147 bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 34m.
What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Chicago OTC, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Evanston to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Madison & Canal via Sheridan & Foster, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Michigan & Washington in around 1h 34m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Evanston to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Sheridan & Foster to Paulina & Howard Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
303 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Executive Taxi
- Phone
- +1 217-637-8808
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More Questions & Answers
Northwestern University to Chicago OTC bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
Northwestern University to Chicago OTC train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northwestern University to Chicago OTC is 13 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Northwestern University to Chicago OTC.
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