There are 4 ways to get from Northwestern University to Gurnee by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Evanston to Waukegantrain Up-N
1h 58m$6–9Drive 27.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Northwestern University to Gurneecar 27.4 mi
37 min$5–7Line 213 bus, train
- Take the bus from Davis Transportation Center - Bus Stop C to Highland Park Metra Stationbus 213
- Take the train from Highland Park to Waukegantrain Up-N
2h 51m$6–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Northwestern University to Gurneetaxi 27.4 mi
37 min$80–100
Northwestern University to Gurnee by foot, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Gurnee is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Gurnee is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Waukegan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Northwestern University and Gurnee is 29 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Gurnee without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $5 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Northwestern University to Gurnee, including transfers.
Northwestern University to Gurnee train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.
Northwestern University to Gurnee train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Waukegan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northwestern University to Gurnee is 28 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Northwestern University to Gurnee.
There are 188+ hotels available in Gurnee.
What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Gurnee, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Evanston to Waukegan hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 56 min.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Evanston to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Highland Park to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Davis Transportation Center - Bus Stop C to Highland Park Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Norshore Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 864 7500
- Website
- norshorecab.com
American Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847 673 1000
- Website
- americantaxi.com
Chicago Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 847 297 5556
- Website
- chicagocabservice.com
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