There are 5 ways to get from Winnetka to Northwestern University by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Winnetka to Evanstontrain Up-N
30 min$3–4Line 213 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Church St & Chicago Avebus 213
35 min$1–3Train, subway
- Take the train from Winnetka to Main St.train Up-N
- Take the subway from Main to Fostersubway Purple Line
35 min$5–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Winnetka to Northwestern Universitytaxi 5.4 mi
10 min$19–24Drive 5.4 mi
- Drive from Winnetka to Northwestern Universitycar 5.4 mi
10 min$1–2
Winnetka to Northwestern University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnetka to Northwestern University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 10 min.
The fastest way to get from Winnetka to Northwestern University is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $19 - $24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Green Bay Rd & Pine St and arriving at Church St & Chicago Ave. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Winnetka and arriving at Evanston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
The distance between Winnetka and Northwestern University is 6 miles. The road distance is 5.4 miles.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Northwestern University without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $4.
The train from Winnetka to Evanston takes 12 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Winnetka to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Green Bay Rd & Pine St station.
Winnetka to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Winnetka station.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Northwestern University is to train which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $4. Alternatively, you can line 213 bus, which costs $1 - $3 and takes 35 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.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Winnetka to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–4
Train from Winnetka to Main St.
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Main to Foster
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Church St & Chicago Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- $19–24
303 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Executive Taxi
- Phone
- +1 217-637-8808
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More Questions & Answers
Winnetka to Northwestern University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Church St & Chicago Ave station.
Winnetka to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Evanston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnetka to Northwestern University is 5 miles. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Winnetka to Northwestern University.
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