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How to get fromNorthwestern University to Six Flags Great Americaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great America by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 572 bus

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    1. Take the train from Evanston to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Waukegan Metra Station to Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Drbus bus 572
    2h 37m
    $6–9

  2. Train, line 565 bus

    1. Take the train from Main St. to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Sheridan Rd & Washington St to Grand Ave & Riverside Drbus bus 565
    3h 7m
    $8–14

  3. Drive 28.4 mi

    1. Drive from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great Americacar car 28.4 mi
    39 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great Americataxi taxi 28.4 mi
    39 min
    $80–100

  5. Line 213 bus, train, line 572 bus

    1. Take the bus from Davis St & Orrington Ave to Highland Park Metra Stationbus bus 213
    2. Take the train from Highland Park to Waukegantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Waukegan Metra Station to Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Drbus bus 572
    3h 29m
    $6–11

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  • Distance: 31.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Six Flags Great America, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great America. However, you can walk to Evanston, take the train to Waukegan, walk to Waukegan Metra Station, take the line 572 bus to Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr, then walk to Six Flags Great America. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great America via Foster, Main, Main St., Waukegan, Sheridan Rd & Washington St, and Grand Ave & Riverside Dr in around 3h 7m.

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