What is the cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Oak Park Station?

The cheapest way to get from Northwestern University to Oak Park Station is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Oak Park Station?

The fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Oak Park Station is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct train between Northwestern University and Oak Park Station?

No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Oak Park Station. However, there are services departing from Foster and arriving at Harlem-Green via Clark/Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Northwestern University to Oak Park Station?

The distance between Northwestern University and Oak Park Station is 23 miles. The road distance is 17.3 miles.

Where do I catch the Northwestern University to Oak Park Station train from?

Northwestern University to Oak Park Station train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Foster station.

Where does the Northwestern University to Oak Park Station train arrive?

Northwestern University to Oak Park Station train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Clark/Lake station.

Can I drive from Northwestern University to Oak Park Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Northwestern University to Oak Park Station is 17 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Northwestern University to Oak Park Station.

Where can I stay near Oak Park Station?

There are 1219+ hotels available in Oak Park Station.

Northwestern University to Oak Park Station - 4 ways to travel via train

Q: How do I travel from Northwestern University to Oak Park Station without a car?

The best way to get from Northwestern University to Oak Park Station without a car is to subway which takes 1h 19m and costs $2 - $5.

Q: How long does it take to get from Northwestern University to Oak Park Station?

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Northwestern University to Oak Park Station, including transfers.

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There are 4 ways to get from Northwestern University to Oak Park Station by subway, taxi, car, or train

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway Purple Line
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Harlem-Greensubway Green Line
1h 19m
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Northwestern University to Oak Park Stationtaxi 17.2 mi
33 min
$50–65
Drive 17.2 mi
1. Drive from Northwestern University to Oak Park Stationcar 17.2 mi
33 min
$4–5
Train
1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Oak Parktrain Up-W
1h 35m
$5–6

Northwestern University to Oak Park Station by foot and subway

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Distance: 22.5 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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

You can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Harlem-Green via Foster and Clark/Lake in around 1h 19m.

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