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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Naperville to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 530 bus from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital station to Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Quincy station to Davis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

153min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 530
530
Train - BNSFBNSF
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Osler Dr & Edward Hospital
    ID 29174
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1236| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Naperville to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 530 bus from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital station to Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

145min$12.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 530
530
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Osler Dr & Edward Hospital
    ID 29174
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #319| Waukegan
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Naperville to Northwestern University

The distance between Naperville, Evanston and Northwestern University, Evanston is approximately 44.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Naperville to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Evanston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Naperville

Naperville is located at Naperville, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Osler Dr & Edward Hospital.

Train stations close to Naperville:

  • Naperville

Bus stations close to Naperville:

  • Osler Dr & Edward Hospital

Public transit stations close to Northwestern University, Evanston

Northwestern University is located at Judson Avenue, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Chicago & Clark.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Noyes
  • Dempster
  • Foster

Train stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Chicago & Clark
  • Church & Sherman (East)
  • Chicago & Sheridan (South)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Naperville to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 530 bus from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital station to Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

145min$12.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 530
530
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Osler Dr & Edward Hospital
    ID 29174
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #319| Waukegan
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 530, Bus line BNSF, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Naperville to Northwestern University?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 530, Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Naperville and Northwestern University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Naperville to Northwestern University?

    The 530 bus line goes from Osler Dr & Edward Hospital station near Naperville in Chicago to Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till Northwestern University station near Northwestern University in Evanston.

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

    The total travel time between Naperville in Chicago and Northwestern University in Evanston by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Naperville to get to Northwestern University?

    Get on the 530 bus from the Osler Dr & Edward Hospital stop near Naperville in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Naperville and Northwestern University?

    Get off the bus at the Northwestern University station, which is closest to Northwestern University in Evanston.

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

    The ride from Naperville to Northwestern University costs $9.55.

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