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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, you’ll need to take 3 Chicago 'L' lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Austin (Blue) station to Washington-Blue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Davis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

97min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Austin (Blue)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    90 yd • 2 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
    36 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Northwestern University to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Austin (Blue) station to Washington-Blue 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 39 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

99min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Austin (Blue)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    90 yd • 2 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
    36 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
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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 21.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 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 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 Chicago & Sheridan (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Noyes
  • Foster
  • Davis

Train stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Chicago & Sheridan (South)
  • Sheridan & Emerson (North)
  • Chicago & Clark

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Northwestern University to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Austin (Blue) station to Washington-Blue 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 39 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

99min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Austin (Blue)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    90 yd • 2 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
    36 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, 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 99 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 201.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

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

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from O'Hare station near Northwestern University to Washington-Blue 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 1 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the O'Hare 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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