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

From Naperville to Northwestern University 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 714 bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave 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 Foster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

138min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 714
714
Train - BNSFBNSF
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Washington St & Ogden Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St & Ogden Ave
    ID 29387
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 714714
    Wait for bus
    714
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    3 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 Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    610 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
    Foster
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Naperville to Northwestern University by bus and train

To get from Naperville to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Naperville station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 201 bus from Church & Maple station to Sheridan & Foster (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

132min$12.75
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Naperville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #319| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Church & Maple
    ID 12680
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sheridan & Foster (North)
    ID 17296
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    370 yd • 5 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 43.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 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 Washington St & Ogden Ave.

Train stations close to Naperville:

  • Naperville

Bus stations close to Naperville:

  • Washington St & Ogden Ave
  • Washington St & 8th St
  • Washington St & 11th Ave

Public transit stations close to Northwestern University, Evanston

Northwestern University is located at Northwestern University, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Church St & Chicago Ave.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Davis
  • Central-Purple
  • Noyes

Train stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Church St & Chicago Ave
  • Emerson & Maple
  • Maple & Emerson (South)

Related Routes

From Naperville to Northwestern University by bus and train

To get from Naperville to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Naperville station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 201 bus from Church & Maple station to Sheridan & Foster (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

132min$12.75
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Naperville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #319| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Church & Maple
    ID 12680
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sheridan & Foster (North)
    ID 17296
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 714, Bus line BNSF, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 201.

  • 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 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Naperville to Northwestern University?

    The 714 bus line goes from Washington St & Ogden Ave station near Naperville in Naperville to Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) 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 Naperville and Northwestern University in Evanston by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 714 bus from the Washington St & Ogden Ave stop near Naperville in Naperville.

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

    Get off the bus at the Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) 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.