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 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Harlem/Lake station to Roosevelt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 213 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Davis St & Orrington Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

109min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Harlem/Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    36 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37573
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Highland Park Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis St & Orrington Ave
    ID 37367
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L'

To get from Northwestern University to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take 3 Chicago 'L' lines: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Harlem/Lake station to Roosevelt 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 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

121min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Harlem/Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    36 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    40 min
  • 6
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 7
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    7 min
  • 8
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    750 yd • 9 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 24.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 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 Sheridan & Emerson (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 & Emerson (North)
  • Chicago & Sheridan (South)
  • Davis St & Benson Ave

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L'

To get from Northwestern University to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take 3 Chicago 'L' lines: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Harlem/Lake station to Roosevelt 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 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

121min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Harlem/Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    36 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    40 min
  • 6
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 7
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    7 min
  • 8
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    750 yd • 9 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 109 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 213.

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

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line RED LINE, 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 and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

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

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from East 63rd-Cottage Grove station near Northwestern University to Roosevelt station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus 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' and bus?

    The total travel time between Northwestern University and Northwestern University in Evanston by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the East 63rd-Cottage Grove 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 stop, which is closest to Northwestern University in Evanston.

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

    The ride from Northwestern University to Northwestern University costs $2.80.

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