There are 5 ways to get from Northwestern University to Crown Point by subway, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Foster to Washington/Wabashsubway Purple Line
- Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary/Chicago Airporttrain Lakeshore / ...
2h 17m$56–69Drive 53.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Northwestern University to Crown Pointcar 53.1 mi
1h 24m$10–14Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Foster to LaSalle/Van Burensubway Purple Line
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Merrillvillebus FlixBus N2642 / ...
3h 47m$28–39Subway, train via Northwestern University
- Take the subway from Foster to Washington/Wabashsubway Purple Line
- Take the train from Millennium Station to Gary/Chicago Airporttrain Lakeshore / ...
2h 25m$56–69Line 147 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Merrillvillebus FlixBus N2642 / ...
4h 13m$28–36
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Crown Point is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Crown Point is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Northwestern University to Crown Point. However, there are services departing from Sheridan & Foster and arriving at Merrillville via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Crown Point. However, there are services departing from Foster and arriving at Gary/Chicago Airport via Millennium Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Northwestern University and Crown Point is 57 miles. The road distance is 53.4 miles.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Crown Point without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 17m and costs $55 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Northwestern University to Crown Point, including transfers.
Northwestern University to Crown Point bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
Northwestern University to Crown Point train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Foster station.
Northwestern University to Crown Point bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Michigan & Washington station.
What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Crown Point, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Crown Point via Sheridan & Foster, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Merrillville in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Foster to Washington/Wabash
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Foster to LaSalle/Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Foster to Washington/Wabash
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Millennium Station to Gary/Chicago Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Millennium Station to Gary/Chicago Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Millennium Station to Gary/Chicago Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Millennium Station to Gary/Chicago Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Merrillville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Merrillville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $0
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Booking & Getting There
Northwestern University to Crown Point train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington/Wabash station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northwestern University to Crown Point is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Northwestern University to Crown Point.
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