There are 4 ways to get from The Loop (CTA) to Northwestern University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain Up-N
53 min$3–5Line 147 bus, line 201 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington & Wabash to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 147
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Sheridan & Fosterbus 201
1h 54m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from The Loop (CTA) to Northwestern Universitytaxi 13.1 mi
22 min$40–50Drive 13.1 mi
- Drive from The Loop (CTA) to Northwestern Universitycar 13.1 mi
22 min$3–4
The Loop (CTA) to Northwestern University by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Northwestern University is to line 147 bus and line 201 bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Northwestern University is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from The Loop (CTA) to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Washington & Jefferson and arriving at Sheridan & Foster via Washington & Wabash and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Evanston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Northwestern University is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.2 miles.
The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Northwestern University without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs $3 - $5.
The train from Chicago OTC to Evanston takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.
The Loop (CTA) to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Washington & Wabash station.
The Loop (CTA) to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.
The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Northwestern University is to train which takes 53 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 147 bus and line 201 bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 54m.
What companies run services between The Loop (CTA), IL, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Evanston hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from The Loop (CTA) to Northwestern University via Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Wabash, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 1h 54m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Washington & Wabash to Paulina & Howard Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Sheridan & Foster
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
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
The Loop (CTA) to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
The Loop (CTA) to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Evanston station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Loop (CTA) to Northwestern University is 13 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from The Loop (CTA) to Northwestern University.
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