How to get from Northwestern University to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L'?

By Chicago 'L'

To get from Northwestern University to Northwestern University in Evanston, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Loyola station to Howard station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Foster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

56min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Loyola

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Loyola
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    5 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Northwestern University to Northwestern University in Evanston, take the 147 bus from Sheridan & Winthrop (West) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Foster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

48min$2.25
Bus - 147
147
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Sheridan & Winthrop (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Northwestern University
  • 2
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    100 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northwestern University to Northwestern University

The distance between Northwestern University, Evanston and Northwestern University, Evanston is approximately 4.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northwestern University to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L', so no matter how you choose to travel in Evanston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Northwestern University

Northwestern University is located at Northwestern University, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Sheridan & Foster (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Foster
  • Noyes
  • Davis

Train stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Sheridan & Foster (North)
  • Sheridan & Foster (South)
  • Sheridan & Haven (North)

Public transit stations close to Northwestern University, Evanston

Northwestern University is located at Northwestern University, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Sheridan & Haven (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Davis
  • Central-Purple
  • Foster

Train stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Sheridan & Haven (South)
  • Sheridan & Haven (North)
  • Central & Sheridan

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Northwestern University to Northwestern University in Evanston, take the 147 bus from Sheridan & Winthrop (West) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Foster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

48min$2.25
Bus - 147
147
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Sheridan & Winthrop (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Northwestern University
  • 2
    Bus - 147147
    Wait for bus
    147
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    100 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 147, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

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

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Loyola station near Northwestern University to Howard station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Northwestern University station near Northwestern University in Evanston

  • How long does it take to travel from Northwestern University to Northwestern University in Evanston by Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Northwestern University and Northwestern University in Evanston by Chicago 'L' is about 56 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the Loyola station near Northwestern University in Evanston.

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Northwestern University station, which is closest to Northwestern University in Evanston.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Northwestern University to Northwestern University?

    The ride from Northwestern University to Northwestern University costs $2.50.

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