What is the cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Chicago Union Station?

The cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Chicago Union Station is to line 201 bus and line 147 bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Chicago Union Station?

The fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Chicago Union Station is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Northwestern University and Chicago Union Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Northwestern University to Chicago Union Station. However, there are services departing from Sheridan & Foster and arriving at Michigan & Washington via Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Northwestern University and Chicago Union Station?

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.

How far is it from Northwestern University to Chicago Union Station?

The distance between Northwestern University and Chicago Union Station is 13 miles. The road distance is 13.4 miles.

How long does it take to get from Northwestern University to Chicago Union Station?

The train from Evanston to Chicago OTC takes 30 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Northwestern University to Chicago Union Station bus from?

Northwestern University to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Sheridan & Foster station.

Where do I catch the Northwestern University to Chicago Union Station train from?

Northwestern University to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.

Train or bus from Northwestern University to Chicago Union Station?

The best way to get from Northwestern University to Chicago Union Station is to train which takes 54 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 201 bus and line 147 bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 46m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
54 min
$3–5
Line 201 bus, line 147 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheridan & Foster to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 201
2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
1h 46m
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Northwestern University to Chicago Union Stationtaxi 13.4 mi
23 min
$40–55
Drive 13.4 mi
1. Drive from Northwestern University to Chicago Union Stationcar 13.4 mi
23 min
$3–4
Subway
1. Take the subway from Foster to Quincysubway Purple Line
1h 10m
$2–5

Northwestern University to Chicago Union Station by foot and train

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Distance: 13.3 mi
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, 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 Chicago Union Station via Sheridan & Foster, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Michigan & Washington in around 1h 46m.

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