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How to get from 25th Street & Michigan (East) to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 25th Street & Michigan (East) to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 25th Street & Michigan (East) to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 21 bus from 25th Street & Michigan (East) station to Cermak & Clark (Red Line) (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 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

81min$2.25
Bus - 21
21
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from 25th Street & Michigan (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    North Riverside Mall (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Clark (Red Line) (West)
    ID 5122
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cermak-Chinatown
    170 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
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church & Chicago Avenue (East)
    ID 14709
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 25th Street & Michigan (East) to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 21, RED LINE and PURPLE LINE

To get from 25th Street & Michigan (East) to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 21 bus from 25th Street & Michigan (East) station to Cermak & Clark (Red Line) (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Belmont station to Davis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

78min$2.25
Bus - 21
21
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from 25th Street & Michigan (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    North Riverside Mall (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Clark (Red Line) (West)
    ID 5122
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cermak-Chinatown
    170 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
    Belmont
    21 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
    25 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 25th Street & Michigan (East) to Northwestern University

The distance between 25th Street & Michigan (East), Evanston and Northwestern University, Evanston is approximately 17.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 25th Street & Michigan (East) 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 25th Street & Michigan (East)

25th Street & Michigan (East) is located at 25th Street & Michigan (East), Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Michigan & 25th Street (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 25th Street & Michigan (East):

  • Cermak-Mccormick Place
  • Cermak-Chinatown

Train stations close to 25th Street & Michigan (East):

  • Mccormick Place
  • 27thst.

Bus stations close to 25th Street & Michigan (East):

  • Michigan & 25th Street (North)
  • Michigan & 25th Street (South)
  • 26th Street & Indiana (West)

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:

  • Davis
  • Noyes
  • Dempster

Train stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Northwestern University:

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

Alternative route from 25th Street & Michigan (East) to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 21, RED LINE and PURPLE LINE

To get from 25th Street & Michigan (East) to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 21 bus from 25th Street & Michigan (East) station to Cermak & Clark (Red Line) (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Belmont station to Davis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

78min$2.25
Bus - 21
21
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from 25th Street & Michigan (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    North Riverside Mall (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Clark (Red Line) (West)
    ID 5122
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cermak-Chinatown
    170 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
    Belmont
    21 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
    25 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 25th Street & Michigan (East) to Northwestern University?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 201.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 25th Street & Michigan (East) to Northwestern University?

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between 25th Street & Michigan (East) 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 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 25th Street & Michigan (East) to Northwestern University?

    The 21 bus line goes from North Riverside Mall (East) station near 25th Street & Michigan (East) in Chicago to Cermak & Clark (Red Line) (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Cermak & Clark (Red Line) (West) station near Northwestern University in Evanston.

  • How long does it take to travel from 25th Street & Michigan (East) to Northwestern University by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 25th Street & Michigan (East) in Chicago and Northwestern University in Evanston by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 25th Street & Michigan (East) to get to Northwestern University?

    Get on the 21 bus from the North Riverside Mall (East) stop near 25th Street & Michigan (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 25th Street & Michigan (East) and Northwestern University?

    Get off the bus at the Cermak & Clark (Red Line) (West) stop, which is closest to Northwestern University in Evanston.

  • When is the last Chicago 'L' from 25th Street & Michigan (East) to Northwestern University?

    The last Chicago 'L' from 25th Street & Michigan (East) in Chicago to Northwestern University in Evanston is the Red Line line. It leaves the Cermak-Chinatown station at 9:23 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from 25th Street & Michigan (East) to Northwestern University?

    The ride from 25th Street & Michigan (East) to Northwestern University costs $2.25.

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