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How to get fromNorthwestern University to Downtown Chicagoby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    1h 1m
    $3–5

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Foster to Quincysubway subway Purple Line
    1h 18m
    $2–5

  3. 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 43m
    $2

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northwestern University to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 13.3 mi
    23 min
    $40–55

  5. Drive 13.3 mi

    1. Drive from Northwestern University to Downtown Chicagocar car 13.3 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

Northwestern University to Downtown Chicago by foot and train

Calendar205Weekly Services
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Downtown Chicago, 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 Harrison & Jefferson via Sheridan & Foster, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Michigan & Washington in around 1h 43m.

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