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

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Fostersubway subway Purple Line
    53 min
    $2–5

  2. Line 147 bus, line 201 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Sheridan & Fosterbus bus 201
    1h 46m
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Willis Tower to Northwestern Universitytaxi taxi 13.2 mi
    23 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive 13.2 mi

    1. Drive from Willis Tower to Northwestern Universitycar car 13.2 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

Willis Tower to Northwestern University by foot and subway

Calendar290Weekly Services
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.9 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

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

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Quincy to Foster every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Willis Tower to Northwestern University via State & Van Buren, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 1h 46m.

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