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How to get from Foster to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L'?

From Foster to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L'

Take one direct Chicago 'L' from Foster to Northwestern University in Evanston: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Foster station to Davis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

13min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Foster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Foster to Northwestern University by bus

Take one direct bus from Foster to Northwestern University in Evanston: take the 201 bus from Sheridan & Foster (South) station to Chicago Avenue & Church station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

14min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Sheridan & Foster (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sheridan & Foster (South)
    ID 17295
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Avenue & Church
    ID 14403
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Foster to Northwestern University

The distance between Foster, Evanston and Northwestern University, Evanston is approximately 1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 13 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Foster 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 Foster

Foster is located at Foster, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Dempster.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Foster:

  • Dempster
  • Central-Purple
  • Davis

Train stations close to Foster:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Foster:

  • Emerson & Maple
  • Maple & Emerson (South)
  • Maple & Clark

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:

  • Noyes
  • Foster
  • Davis

Train stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Chicago Ave & Grove St
  • Church St & Chicago Ave
  • Chicago Avenue & Church

From Foster to Northwestern University by bus

Take one direct bus from Foster to Northwestern University in Evanston: take the 201 bus from Sheridan & Foster (South) station to Chicago Avenue & Church station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

14min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Sheridan & Foster (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sheridan & Foster (South)
    ID 17295
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Avenue & Church
    ID 14403
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Foster to Northwestern University?

    The fastest way takes 13 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 14 minutes, using Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Foster and Northwestern University in Evanston?

    Yes, there is a direct Chicago 'L' going from Foster to Northwestern University in Evanston in 13 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Foster to Northwestern University in Evanston?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Linden station near Foster to Davis station near Northwestern University in Evanston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Foster to Northwestern University in Evanston by Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Foster and Northwestern University in Evanston by Chicago 'L' is about 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Foster to get to Northwestern University in Evanston?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Linden station near Foster in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Foster and Northwestern University in Evanston?

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

  • When is the first bus from Foster to Northwestern University in Evanston?

    The first bus from Foster to Northwestern University in Evanston is Central/Ridge. It leaves the Sheridan & Foster (South) stop at 3:15 AM.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Foster to Northwestern University in Evanston?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Foster to Northwestern University in Evanston is Purple Line. It leaves the Foster station at 7:04 PM.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Foster to Northwestern University?

    The ride from Foster to Northwestern University costs $2.50.

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