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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Winnetka to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    30 min
    $3–4

  2. Line 213 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Church St & Chicago Avebus bus 213
    35 min
    $1–3

  3. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Winnetka to Main St.train train Up-N
    2. Take the subway from Main to Fostersubway subway Purple Line
    35 min
    $5–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Winnetka to Northwestern Universitytaxi taxi 5.4 mi
    10 min
    $19–23

  5. Drive  5.4 mi

    1. Drive from Winnetka to Northwestern Universitycar car 5.4 mi
    10 min
    $1–2

Winnetka to Northwestern University by train and foot

Calendar205Weekly Services
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.6 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

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

Metra operates a train from Winnetka to Evanston hourly. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Pace Bus operates a bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Church St & Chicago Ave hourly. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 23 min.

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