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How to get fromOak Park to Northwestern Universityby subway, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oak Park to Northwestern University by subway, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Ridgeland to Clark/Lakesubway subway Green Line
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Fostersubway subway Purple Line
    1h 43m
    $2–5

  2. Line 20 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison & Austin Terminal to Washington & Canalbus bus 20
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    1h 54m
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oak Park to Northwestern Universitytaxi taxi 16.5 mi
    31 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 16.5 mi

    1. Drive from Oak Park to Northwestern Universitycar car 16.5 mi
    31 min
    $3–5

  5. Line 91 bus, line 208 bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin & Lake to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 91
    2. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Davis CTA Stationbus bus 208
    2h 14m
    $4–6

Oak Park to Northwestern University by subway and foot

Calendar290Weekly Services
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a subway from Ridgeland to Northwestern University via Clark/Lake and Foster in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin & Lake to Northwestern University via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Golf Mill Station, and Davis CTA Station in around 2h 14m.

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