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

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

To get from Northwestern University to Gurnee 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 Davis station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 572 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Washington St & Kingsport Dr/Tangueray Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $6.55. 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 Gurnee on the Moovit app.

111min$6.55
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 572
572
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
    Davis
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #315| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 572572
    Wait for bus
    572
    College Of Lake County
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Washington St & Kingsport Dr/Tangueray Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Kingsport Dr/Tangueray Dr
    ID 35082
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northwestern University to Gurnee

The distance between Northwestern University, Chicago and Gurnee, Chicago is approximately 33.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northwestern University to Gurnee 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 Gurnee

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Northwestern University to Gurnee using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Northwestern University) and destination (Gurnee), 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 Gurnee?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line UP-N, Bus line 572.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Northwestern University in Evanston and Gurnee in Chicago by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 1 hr 51 min.

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

    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 Gurnee?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Davis stop, which is closest to Gurnee in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Northwestern University to Gurnee costs $6.55.

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