There are 4 ways to get from Northwestern University to Northbrook by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 201 bus, line 422 bus
best- Take the bus from Sheridan & Foster to Old Orchard Mall - Macysbus 201
- Take the bus from Old Orchard Mall - Macy's to Shermer Waltersbus 422
2h 2m$4–6Drive 10.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Northwestern University to Northbrookcar 10.9 mi
20 min$2–3Train
- Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Northbrooktrain Md-N
2h 15m$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Northwestern University to Northbrooktaxi 10.9 mi
20 min$35–45
Northwestern University to Northbrook by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Northbrook is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Northbrook is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Northwestern University to Northbrook. However, there are services departing from Sheridan & Foster and arriving at Shermer Walters via Old Orchard Mall - Macy's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Northbrook. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Northbrook via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Northwestern University and Northbrook is 16 miles. The road distance is 11 miles.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Northbrook without a car is to line 201 bus and line 422 bus which takes 2h 2m and costs $4 - $6.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Northwestern University to Northbrook, including transfers.
Northwestern University to Northbrook bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Sheridan & Foster station.
Northwestern University to Northbrook train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.
The best way to get from Northwestern University to Northbrook is to line 201 bus and line 422 bus which takes 2h 2m and costs $4 - $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $11 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Shermer Walters via Sheridan & Foster and Old Orchard Mall - Macy's in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Northbrook via Evanston, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Evanston to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
Train from Chicago Union Station to Northbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Sheridan & Foster to Old Orchard Mall - Macys
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Old Orchard Mall - Macy's to Shermer Walters
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
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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Booking & Getting There
Northwestern University to Northbrook bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Old Orchard Mall - Macys station.
Northwestern University to Northbrook train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northwestern University to Northbrook is 11 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Northwestern University to Northbrook.
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