How to get from Northwestern University to Crown Point by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

Northwestern University to Crown Point - Chicago 'L' Schedule

The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Northwestern University to Crown Point runs from 12:19 AM to 12:04 AM, with departures every 5 min-3 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 3 hr 7 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Northwestern University to Crown Point by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Northwestern University to Crown Point in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Foster station to Washington/Wabash station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LAKESHORE train and finally take the R-BMX bus from Metro Center station to Lake County Government Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $13.00. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Northwestern University may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Crown Point on the Moovit app.

187min$13.00
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - LAKESHORELAKESHORE
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Leaves from Foster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LAKESHORELAKESHORE
    Wait for train
    LAKESHORE
    Miller
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Metro Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Lake County Government Center
    Ride to bus station
    Lake County Government Center
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northwestern University to Crown Point

The distance between Northwestern University, Chicago and Crown Point, Chicago is approximately 58.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northwestern University to Crown Point by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Northwestern University to Crown Point

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Northwestern University to Crown Point using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Northwestern University) and destination (Crown Point), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Crown Point?

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line LAKESHORE, Bus line R-BMX.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Northwestern University and Crown Point?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Northwestern University to Crown Point?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Foster station near Northwestern University in Evanston to Washington/Wabash station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Washington/Wabash station near Crown Point in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Northwestern University to Crown Point by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Northwestern University in Evanston and Crown Point in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 3 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Northwestern University to get to Crown Point?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Foster station near Northwestern University in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Northwestern University and Crown Point?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Washington/Wabash stop, which is closest to Crown Point in Chicago.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Northwestern University to Crown Point?

    The ride from Northwestern University to Crown Point costs $13.00.

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