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

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

To get from Skokie to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 215 bus from Crawford Ave & Main St station to Crawford Ave & Dempster St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Davis station to Foster station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

42min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 215
215
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Crawford Ave & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crawford Ave & Main St
    ID 684
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crawford Ave & Dempster St
    ID 688
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Crawford Ave
    ID 21471
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Howard
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Skokie to Northwestern University by bus

To get from Skokie to Northwestern University in Evanston, take the 215 bus from Crawford Ave & Main St station to Crawford Ave & Dempster St station. Next, take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Dempster St & Crawford Ave station to Davis Cta Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

40min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 215
215
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Crawford Ave & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crawford Ave & Main St
    ID 684
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crawford Ave & Dempster St
    ID 688
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Crawford Ave
    ID 21471
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    8 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 Skokie to Northwestern University

The distance between Skokie, Evanston and Northwestern University, Evanston is approximately 4.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skokie 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 Skokie

Skokie is located at Main Street, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Skokie Blvd & Greenleaf (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Skokie:

  • Oakton-Skokie
  • Dempster-Skokie

Bus stations close to Skokie:

  • Skokie Blvd & Greenleaf (North)
  • Golf Kedvale
  • Golf Rd & Keystone Ave

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)

Related Routes

From Skokie to Northwestern University by bus

To get from Skokie to Northwestern University in Evanston, take the 215 bus from Crawford Ave & Main St station to Crawford Ave & Dempster St station. Next, take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Dempster St & Crawford Ave station to Davis Cta Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

40min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 215
215
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Crawford Ave & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crawford Ave & Main St
    ID 684
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crawford Ave & Dempster St
    ID 688
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Crawford Ave
    ID 21471
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    8 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 Skokie to Northwestern University?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 215, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 215, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skokie and Northwestern University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skokie to Northwestern University?

    The 215 bus line goes from Crawford Ave & Main St station near Skokie in Skokie to Old Orchard Mall - Macy's station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Old Orchard Mall - Macy's station near Northwestern University in Evanston.

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

    The total travel time between Skokie in Skokie and Northwestern University in Evanston by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 42 min.

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

    Get on the 215 bus from the Crawford Ave & Main St stop near Skokie in Skokie.

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

    Get off the bus at the Old Orchard Mall - Macy's station, which is closest to Northwestern University in Evanston.

  • When is the last bus from Skokie to Northwestern University?

    The last bus from Skokie in Skokie to Northwestern University in Evanston is the Pulse Dempster Line line. It leaves the Dempster St & Crawford Ave stop at 1:26 PM.

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

    The ride from Skokie to Northwestern University costs $2.30.

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