There are 5 ways to get from Palos Heights to Northwestern University by bus, subway, car, taxi, or train
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Line 386 bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Harlem Ave & 123rd St to Midway CTA Stationbus 386
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Fostersubway
2h 36m$6–13Line 330 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus 330
- Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Davis CTA Stationbus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
3h 40m$6–9Drive 30.7 mi
- Drive from Palos Heights to Northwestern Universitycar 30.7 mi
51 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palos Heights to Northwestern Universitytaxi 30.7 mi
51 min$90–110Train
- Take the train from Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain Sws
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain Up-N
2h 58m$9–13
Palos Heights to Northwestern University by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palos Heights to Northwestern University is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Palos Heights to Northwestern University is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Palos Heights to Northwestern University station. However, there are services departing from Harlem Ave & 123rd St and arriving at Davis CTA Station via Harlem Ave & 65th St, Archer/72nd Ct. and O'Hare MMF Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Palos Heights to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Worth and arriving at Evanston via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Palos Heights and Northwestern University is 39 miles. The road distance is 30.9 miles.
The best way to get from Palos Heights to Northwestern University without a car is to line 386 bus and subway which takes 2h 36m and costs $6 - $13.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Palos Heights to Northwestern University, including transfers.
Palos Heights to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Archer/72nd Ct. station.
Palos Heights to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Worth station.
The best way to get from Palos Heights to Northwestern University is to line 330 bus and bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $6 - $9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $14 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Palos Heights, IL, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Harlem Ave & 123rd St to Northwestern University via Harlem Ave & 65th St, Harlem Ave & Archer Ave, Archer/72nd Ct., O'Hare MMF Bay 9, and Davis CTA Station in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlem Ave & 123rd St to Northwestern University via Harlem Ave & 110th St, Worth, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, and Evanston in around 2h 58m.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Clark/Lake to Foster
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Worth to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Harlem Ave & 123rd St to Midway CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Davis CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
Palos Heights to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at O'Hare MMF Bay 8 station.
Palos Heights to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palos Heights to Northwestern University is 31 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Palos Heights to Northwestern University.
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