How to get from Harlem/Grand (Se) to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Harlem/Grand (Se) to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 77 bus from Belmont & Harlem (East) station to Belmont Red/Brown/Purple Line Station (East) 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 53 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

113min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 77
77
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Belmont & Harlem (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belmont & Harlem (East)
    ID 9236
    1 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belmont Red/Brown/Purple Line Station (East)
    ID 17379
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Belmont
    10 yd • 1 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
    22 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

By bus

To get from Harlem/Grand (Se) to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 77 bus from Belmont & Harlem (East) station to Belmont & Clark (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 22 bus 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 53 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

113min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 77
77
Bus - 22
22
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Belmont & Harlem (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belmont & Harlem (East)
    ID 9236
    1 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belmont & Clark (East)
    ID 14913
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clark & Belmont (North)
    ID 1921
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    30 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 Harlem/Grand (Se) to Northwestern University

The distance between Harlem/Grand (Se), Evanston and Northwestern University, Evanston is approximately 18.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harlem/Grand (Se) 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 Harlem/Grand (Se)

Harlem/Grand (Se) is located at Harlem/Grand (Se), Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Harlem Ave & Grand Ave (Sw).

Train stations close to Harlem/Grand (Se):

  • Mont Clare
  • River Grove
  • Mars

Bus stations close to Harlem/Grand (Se):

  • Harlem Ave & Grand Ave (Sw)
  • Harlem & Grand (North)
  • Grand Ave & Harlem 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 & Clark.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Noyes
  • Foster
  • Dempster

Train stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Chicago & Clark
  • Davis St & Benson Ave
  • Church & Sherman (East)

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Harlem/Grand (Se) to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 77 bus from Belmont & Harlem (East) station to Belmont & Clark (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 22 bus 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 53 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

113min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 77
77
Bus - 22
22
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Belmont & Harlem (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belmont & Harlem (East)
    ID 9236
    1 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belmont & Clark (East)
    ID 14913
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clark & Belmont (North)
    ID 1921
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    30 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 Harlem/Grand (Se) to Northwestern University?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 77, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 201.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harlem/Grand (Se) to Northwestern University?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 77, Bus line 22, Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harlem/Grand (Se) and Northwestern University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harlem/Grand (Se) to Northwestern University?

    The 77 bus line goes from Belmont & Harlem (East) station near Harlem/Grand (Se) in Chicago to Belmont & Halsted Terminal (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Northwestern University station near Northwestern University in Evanston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harlem/Grand (Se) to Northwestern University by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Harlem/Grand (Se) in Chicago and Northwestern University in Evanston by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harlem/Grand (Se) to get to Northwestern University?

    Get on the 77 bus from the Belmont & Harlem (East) stop near Harlem/Grand (Se) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harlem/Grand (Se) and Northwestern University?

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

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Harlem/Grand (Se) to Northwestern University?

    The ride from Harlem/Grand (Se) to Northwestern University costs $2.25.

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