There are 5 ways to get from Northwestern University to Lemont by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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 Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lemonttrain Hc
2h 34m$8–11Line 147 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
- Take the bus from Union Station to Lemont Metra Stationbus 755
3h 35m$6–8Drive 38.5 mi
- Drive from Northwestern University to Lemontcar 38.5 mi
57 min$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Northwestern University to Lemonttaxi 38.5 mi
57 min$110–140Subway, train
- Take the subway from Foster to LaSalle/Van Burensubway Purple Line
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lemonttrain Hc
2h 46m$6–11
Northwestern University to Lemont by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Lemont is to line 147 bus and bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Lemont is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Northwestern University to Lemont station. However, there are services departing from Sheridan & Foster and arriving at Lemont Metra Station via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Lemont. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Lemont via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Northwestern University and Lemont is 39 miles. The road distance is 38.7 miles.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Lemont without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $7 - $11.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Northwestern University to Lemont, including transfers.
Northwestern University to Lemont bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
Northwestern University to Lemont train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Lemont is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $7 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 147 bus and bus, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Lemont, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Lemont via Evanston, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Lemont Metra Station via Sheridan & Foster, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, and Union Station in around 3h 35m.
- 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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lemont
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lemont
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Foster to LaSalle/Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
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
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Union Station to Lemont Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $3–5
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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 Lemont bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Michigan & Washington station.
Northwestern University to Lemont train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northwestern University to Lemont is 39 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Northwestern University to Lemont.
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