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How to get fromNorthwestern University to Oak Brookby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Northwestern University to Oak Brook by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Western Springstrain train Bnsf
    2h 2m
    $17–22

  2. Subway, line 322 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to 54th/Cermaksubway subway
    3. Take the bus from 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line to Cermak Rd & Windsor Drbus bus 322
    2h 15m
    $4–8

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Oakbrook Mallbus bus Chicago to Champaign via shopping from Woodfield SB
    2h 50m
    $43–66

  4. Drive 26.1 mi

    1. Drive from Northwestern University to Oak Brookcar car 26.1 mi
    39 min
    $5–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northwestern University to Oak Brooktaxi taxi 26.1 mi
    39 min
    $75–95

  6. Line 93 bus, subway, line 301 bus

    1. Take the bus from Emerson & Maple to Logan Square Blue Line Stationbus bus 93
    2. Take the subway from Logan Square to Forest Parksubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Forest Park CTA Station to York St & 22nd Stbus bus 301
    3h 10m
    $6–10

Northwestern University to Oak Brook by foot and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Oak Brook, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Oak Brook via Evanston, Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, and Western Springs in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to York Rd & 22nd St via Davis CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 9, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, and Oak Brook Center / Macy's in around 2h 50m.

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