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

From DePaul University to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L'

To get from DePaul University to Northwestern University in Evanston, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Fullerton 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 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

67min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Fullerton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Fullerton
    370 yd • 5 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
    25 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Howard
  • 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

From DePaul University to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from DePaul University to Northwestern University in Evanston, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Fullerton station to Howard station. Next, take the 250 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Davis Cta Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

69min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Fullerton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Fullerton
    370 yd • 5 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
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37574
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    0.87 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from DePaul University to Northwestern University

The distance between DePaul University, Evanston and Northwestern University, Evanston is approximately 10.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from DePaul 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 DePaul University

DePaul University is located at DePaul University, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Webster & Bissell (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to DePaul University:

  • Fullerton
  • Armitage (Brown/Purple)
  • Diversey (Brown/Purple)

Train stations close to DePaul University:

  • Clybourn

Bus stations close to DePaul University:

  • Webster & Bissell (West)
  • Fullerton Red/Brown/Purple Line Station (West)
  • Fullerton & Sheffield (Red/Brown/Purple Line) (East)

Public transit stations close to Northwestern University, Evanston

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

From DePaul University to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from DePaul University to Northwestern University in Evanston, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Fullerton station to Howard station. Next, take the 250 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Davis Cta Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

69min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Fullerton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Fullerton
    370 yd • 5 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
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37574
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    0.87 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 250.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between DePaul University in Chicago and Northwestern University in Evanston by Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the Fullerton station near DePaul University in Chicago.

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

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

  • When is the first train from DePaul University to Northwestern University?

    The first train from DePaul University in Chicago to Northwestern University in Evanston is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Clybourn station at 7:43 PM.

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

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

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