How to get from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northwestern University by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northwestern University in Evanston: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Davis Cta Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

51min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    770 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northwestern University in Evanston, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Clybourn station. Next, take the UP-N train from Clybourn station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

59min$7.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clybourn
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #315| Waukegan
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northwestern University

The distance between Pearson St & Prairie Ave, Evanston and Northwestern University, Evanston is approximately 11.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northwestern University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Evanston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Pearson St & Prairie Ave

Pearson St & Prairie Ave is located at Pearson St & Prairie Ave, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Des Plaines Metra Station.

Train stations close to Pearson St & Prairie Ave:

  • Cumberland
  • Des Plaines
  • Dee Road

Bus stations close to Pearson St & Prairie Ave:

  • Des Plaines Metra Station
  • Miner St & Pearson St
  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Prairie 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 & Sherman (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Foster
  • Noyes
  • Dempster

Train stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Church & Sherman (East)
  • Church St & Chicago Ave
  • Chicago Ave & Lake St

Related Routes

By train

To get from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northwestern University in Evanston, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Clybourn station. Next, take the UP-N train from Clybourn station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

59min$7.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clybourn
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #315| Waukegan
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northwestern University?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northwestern University?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pearson St & Prairie Ave and Northwestern University?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Pearson St & Prairie Ave in Des Plaines to Northwestern University in Evanston in 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northwestern University?

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus line goes from Des Plaines Metra Station station near Pearson St & Prairie Ave in Des Plaines to Davis Cta Station station near Northwestern University in Evanston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northwestern University by bus?

    The total travel time between Pearson St & Prairie Ave in Des Plaines and Northwestern University in Evanston by bus is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Pearson St & Prairie Ave to get to Northwestern University?

    Get on the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from the Des Plaines Metra Station stop near Pearson St & Prairie Ave in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Pearson St & Prairie Ave and Northwestern University?

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

  • When is the first bus from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northwestern University?

    The first bus from Pearson St & Prairie Ave in Des Plaines to Northwestern University in Evanston is Pulse Dempster Line. It leaves the Des Plaines Metra Station stop at 11:57 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northwestern University?

    The ride from Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Northwestern University costs $2.00.

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