How to get from Austin (Blue) to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L'?

By Chicago 'L'

To get from Austin (Blue) to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take 3 Chicago 'L' lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Austin (Blue) station to Washington-Blue 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 37 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

97min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Austin (Blue)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Austin (Blue)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    90 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
    36 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

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Austin (Blue) to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 20 bus from Madison/Austin (Terminal) station to Washington & State (East) 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 5 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

125min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Madison/Austin (Terminal)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison/Austin (Terminal)
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & State (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    200 yd • 3 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
    36 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
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Public transit directions from Austin (Blue) to Northwestern University

The distance between Austin (Blue), Evanston and Northwestern University, Evanston is approximately 21.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Austin (Blue) to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L', so no matter how you choose to travel in Evanston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Austin (Blue)

Austin (Blue) is located at Austin (Blue), Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Austin/Railroad/Cta Blue Line.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Austin (Blue):

  • Oak Park (Blue)
  • Ridgeland
  • Austin (Green)

Bus stations close to Austin (Blue):

  • Austin/Railroad/Cta Blue Line
  • Austin & Harvard/Arthington (North)
  • Austin/Harvard/Arthington

Public transit stations close to Northwestern University, Evanston

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Foster
  • Dempster
  • Davis

Train stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Chicago Avenue & Davis
  • Church & Sherman (East)
  • Davis St & Orrington Ave

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Austin (Blue) to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 20 bus from Madison/Austin (Terminal) station to Washington & State (East) 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 5 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

125min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Madison/Austin (Terminal)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison/Austin (Terminal)
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & State (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    200 yd • 3 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
    36 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Austin (Blue) to Northwestern University?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Austin (Blue) to Northwestern University?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Austin (Blue) and Northwestern University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Austin (Blue) to Northwestern University?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from O'Hare station near Austin (Blue) in Oak Park to Washington-Blue station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Northwestern University station near Northwestern University in Evanston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Austin (Blue) to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Austin (Blue) in Oak Park and Northwestern University in Evanston by Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Austin (Blue) to get to Northwestern University?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the O'Hare station near Austin (Blue) in Oak Park.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Austin (Blue) and Northwestern University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Northwestern University station, which is closest to Northwestern University in Evanston.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Austin (Blue) to Northwestern University?

    The ride from Austin (Blue) to Northwestern University costs $2.50.

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