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How to get fromWater Tower Place to Northwestern Universityby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Water Tower Place to Northwestern University by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Chicago-Red to Howardsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the subway from Howard to Fostersubway subway Purple Line
    1h 2m
    $2–5

  2. Line 147 bus, line 201 bus

    1. Take the bus from Michigan & Chestnut to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Sheridan & Fosterbus bus 201
    1h 19m
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Water Tower Place to Northwestern Universitytaxi taxi 12.5 mi
    21 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive 12.5 mi

    1. Drive from Water Tower Place to Northwestern Universitycar car 12.5 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

Water Tower Place to Northwestern University by foot and subway

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Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Water Tower Place, IL, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Water Tower Place to Northwestern University via Chicago-Red, Howard, and Foster in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Water Tower Place to Northwestern University via Michigan & Chestnut, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 1h 19m.

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