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How to get from Waukegan to Northwestern University by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Waukegan to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 565 bus from Grand Ave & Jackson St station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 201 bus from Church & Benson (East) station to Sheridan & Foster (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $6.55.
75min$6.55
565
UP-N
201
Leaves from Grand Ave & Jackson St
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationGrand Ave & Jackson StID 18479490 yd • 6 min
- 2565Wait for bus565Waukegan Metra Station
- 3
Ride to bus stationWaukegan Metra StationID 356856 min - 4Walk to train stationWaukegan20 yd • 1 min
- 5UP-NWait for trainUP-N#322| Chicago Otc
- 6Ride to train stationEvanston (Davis St.)41 min
- 7Walk to bus stationChurch & Benson (East)ID 12708220 yd • 3 min
- 8201Wait for bus201Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
- 9Ride to bus stationSheridan & Foster (North)ID 172965 min
- 10Walk toNorthwestern University370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route by bus and train via 565 and UP-N
To get from Waukegan to Northwestern University in Evanston, take the 565 bus from Grand Ave & Jackson St station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Waukegan station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $5.75.
82min$5.75
565
UP-NLeaves from Grand Ave & Jackson St
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationGrand Ave & Jackson StID 18479490 yd • 6 min
- 2565Wait for bus565Waukegan Metra Station
- 3Ride to bus stationWaukegan Metra StationID 356856 min
- 4Walk to train stationWaukegan20 yd • 1 min
- 5UP-NWait for trainUP-N#322| Chicago Otc
- 6Ride to train stationEvanston (Davis St.)41 min
- 7Walk toNorthwestern University0.95 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Waukegan to Northwestern University
The distance between Waukegan, Evanston and Northwestern University, Evanston is approximately 26.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waukegan to Northwestern University by 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 Waukegan
Waukegan is located at North Jackson Street, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Jackson/Oak Crest.
Train stations close to Waukegan:
- North Chicago
- Waukegan
Bus stations close to Waukegan:
- Jackson/Oak Crest
- Jackson/Clayton
- Jackson/Rogers
Public transit stations close to Northwestern University, Evanston
Northwestern University is located at Northwestern University, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Maple & Emerson (South).
Chicago 'L' stations close to Northwestern University:
- Central-Purple
- Foster
- Noyes
Train stations close to Northwestern University:
- Evanston (Davis St.)
Bus stations close to Northwestern University:
- Maple & Emerson (South)
- Church St & Chicago Ave
- Central & Sheridan
Related Routes
- Millennium Park to Northwestern University
- Naperville to Northwestern University
- DePaul University to Northwestern University
- Old Orchard Mall Macys to Northwestern University
- Waukegan to Loyola University Chicago
- Waukegan to McCormick Place Station
- Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Waukegan to Lincolnshire Lake County IL USA
- Waukegan to Joliet
- Waukegan to Zion
- Waukegan to Vernon Hills
- Waukegan to Kenosha
- Waukegan to Palatine
- Waukegan to Schaumburg
- Glen Ellyn to Ogilvie Transportation Center
- Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop
- East Dundee to Chicago
- Schiller Park to Westmont IL USA
- Mount Prospect to Ogilvie Transportation Center
- Mount Prospect to Schaumburg
Alternative route by bus and train via 565 and UP-N
To get from Waukegan to Northwestern University in Evanston, take the 565 bus from Grand Ave & Jackson St station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Waukegan station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $5.75.
82min$5.75
565
UP-NLeaves from Grand Ave & Jackson St
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationGrand Ave & Jackson StID 18479490 yd • 6 min
- 2565Wait for bus565Waukegan Metra Station
- 3Ride to bus stationWaukegan Metra StationID 356856 min
- 4Walk to train stationWaukegan20 yd • 1 min
- 5UP-NWait for trainUP-N#322| Chicago Otc
- 6Ride to train stationEvanston (Davis St.)41 min
- 7Walk toNorthwestern University0.95 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Waukegan to Northwestern University?
The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 565, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 201.
What is the alternative route to get from Waukegan to Northwestern University?
The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 565, Bus line UP-N.
Is there a direct bus between Waukegan and Northwestern University?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.
Which bus line goes from Waukegan to Northwestern University?
The 565 bus line goes from Grand Ave & Jackson St station near Waukegan in Waukegan to Waukegan Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Waukegan Metra Station station near Northwestern University in Evanston.
How long does it take to travel from Waukegan to Northwestern University by bus and train?
The total travel time between Waukegan in Waukegan and Northwestern University in Evanston by bus and train is about 1 hr 15 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Waukegan to get to Northwestern University?
Get on the 565 bus from the Grand Ave & Jackson St stop near Waukegan in Waukegan.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waukegan and Northwestern University?
Get off the bus at the Waukegan Metra Station stop, which is closest to Northwestern University in Evanston.
When is the first train from Waukegan to Northwestern University?
The first train from Waukegan in Waukegan to Northwestern University in Evanston is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Waukegan station at 12:05 AM.
How much is the total bus and train fare from Waukegan to Northwestern University?
The ride from Waukegan to Northwestern University costs $6.55.
