How to get from Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 63 bus from Stony Island & 63rd/64th (South) station to 63rd Street & Yale (West) 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 47 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

107min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 63
63
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Stony Island & 63rd/64th (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & 63rd/64th (South)
    ID 3205
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6363
    Wait for bus
    63
    Midway Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    63rd Street & Yale (West)
    ID 3230
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    63rd
    110 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
    53 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
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 63, RED LINE and 201

To get from Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 63 bus from Stony Island & 63rd/64th (South) station to 63rd Street & Yale (West) 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 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

125min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 63
63
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Stony Island & 63rd/64th (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & 63rd/64th (South)
    ID 3205
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6363
    Wait for bus
    63
    Midway Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    63rd Street & Yale (West)
    ID 3230
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    63rd
    110 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
    53 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 Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) to Northwestern University

The distance between Stony Island & 63rd Street (North), Evanston and Northwestern University, Evanston is approximately 23.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) 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 Stony Island & 63rd Street (North)

Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) is located at Stony Island & 63rd Street (North), Evanston and the nearest public transit station is 63rd Street & Stony Island (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Stony Island & 63rd Street (North):

  • East 63rd-Cottage Grove

Train stations close to Stony Island & 63rd Street (North):

  • 59th St. (U. Of Chicago)
  • 55th - 56th - 57th St.
  • 63rd St.

Bus stations close to Stony Island & 63rd Street (North):

  • 63rd Street & Stony Island (East)
  • Stony Island & 63rd Street (South)
  • Stony Island & 63rd/64th (South)

Public transit stations close to Northwestern University, Evanston

Northwestern University is located at Judson Avenue, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Chicago Ave & Grove St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Foster
  • Davis
  • Noyes

Train stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Chicago Ave & Grove St
  • Davis & Orrington
  • Davis St & Orrington Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 63, RED LINE and 201

To get from Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 63 bus from Stony Island & 63rd/64th (South) station to 63rd Street & Yale (West) 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 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

125min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 63
63
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Stony Island & 63rd/64th (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & 63rd/64th (South)
    ID 3205
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6363
    Wait for bus
    63
    Midway Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    63rd Street & Yale (West)
    ID 3230
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    63rd
    110 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
    53 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 Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) to Northwestern University?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 63, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) to Northwestern University?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 63, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) and Northwestern University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) to Northwestern University?

    The 63 bus line goes from Stony Island & 63rd/64th (South) station near Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) in Chicago to Midway Orange Line Station (Sw) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines till Northwestern University station near Northwestern University in Evanston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) to Northwestern University by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) in Chicago and Northwestern University in Evanston by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) to get to Northwestern University?

    Get on the 63 bus from the Stony Island & 63rd/64th (South) stop near Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) and Northwestern University?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) to Northwestern University?

    The ride from Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) to Northwestern University costs $2.25.

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