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How to get fromO'Hare to Northwestern Universityby bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 290 bus, line 201 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 290
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Sheridan & Fosterbus bus 201
    1h 31m
    $5–6

  2. Drive 13 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from O'Hare to Northwestern Universitycar car 13 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

  3. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Cumberland to Irving Park-Bluesubway subway
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Clybourntrain train
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    1h 53m
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from O'Hare to Northwestern Universitytaxi taxi 13 mi
    24 min
    $40–50

O'Hare to Northwestern University by bus and foot

Calendar231Weekly Services
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Northwestern University via Howard CTA Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 1h 31m.

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