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

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Northwestern University to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 77 bus from Belmont & Harlem (East) station to Belmont Red/Brown/Purple Line Station (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 201 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Church & Chicago Avenue (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

113min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 77
77
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Belmont & Harlem (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belmont & Harlem (East)
    ID 9236
    0.99 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belmont Red/Brown/Purple Line Station (East)
    ID 17379
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Belmont
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Central Street & Cowper
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church & Chicago Avenue (East)
    ID 14709
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Northwestern University to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 77 bus from Belmont & Harlem (East) station to Belmont & Clark (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 22 bus and finally take the 201 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Church & Chicago Avenue (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

113min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 77
77
Bus - 22
22
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Belmont & Harlem (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belmont & Harlem (East)
    ID 9236
    0.99 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belmont & Clark (East)
    ID 14913
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clark & Belmont (North)
    ID 1921
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Central Street & Cowper
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church & Chicago Avenue (East)
    ID 14709
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    310 yd • 4 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 18.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northwestern University to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L' and bus, 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 Judson Avenue, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Chicago Avenue & Church.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Davis
  • Dempster
  • Foster

Train stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Chicago Avenue & Church
  • Church & Chicago Avenue (East)
  • Church St & Chicago Ave

Public transit stations close to Northwestern University, Evanston

Northwestern University is located at Judson Avenue, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Church & Chicago Avenue (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Dempster
  • Foster
  • Noyes

Train stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Church & Chicago Avenue (East)
  • Chicago Avenue & Church
  • Chicago Avenue & Davis

By bus

To get from Northwestern University to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 77 bus from Belmont & Harlem (East) station to Belmont & Clark (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 22 bus and finally take the 201 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Church & Chicago Avenue (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

113min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 77
77
Bus - 22
22
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Belmont & Harlem (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belmont & Harlem (East)
    ID 9236
    0.99 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belmont & Clark (East)
    ID 14913
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clark & Belmont (North)
    ID 1921
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Central Street & Cowper
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church & Chicago Avenue (East)
    ID 14709
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    310 yd • 4 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 113 minutes, using Bus line 77, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 201.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 77, Bus line 22, Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct bus between Northwestern University and Northwestern University in Evanston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Northwestern University to Northwestern University in Evanston?

    The 77 bus line goes from Belmont & Harlem (East) station near Northwestern University to Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 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 bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Northwestern University and Northwestern University in Evanston by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the 77 bus from the Belmont & Harlem (East) stop near Northwestern University in Evanston.

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

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

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

    The ride from Northwestern University to Northwestern University costs $2.25.

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