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How to get fromNorthwestern University to O'Hareby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Northwestern University to O'Hare by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway subway Purple Line
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberlandsubway subway Blue Line
    1h 24m
    $2–5

  2. Line 201 bus, line 290 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sheridan & Foster to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 201
    2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Cumberland Ave & Cumberland CTA Entrancebus bus 290
    1h 33m
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northwestern University to O'Haretaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    24 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive 12.8 mi

    1. Drive from Northwestern University to O'Harecar car 12.8 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

Northwestern University to O'Hare by foot and subway

Calendar290Weekly Services
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Cumberland via Foster and Clark/Lake in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Cumberland Ave & Cumberland CTA Entrance via Sheridan & Foster, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Howard CTA Station in around 1h 33m.

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