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How to get from Central St. to Northwestern University by bus?

From Central St. to Northwestern University by bus

Take one direct bus from Central St. to Northwestern University in Evanston: take the 201 bus from Central Street & Broadway/Poplar station to Chicago Avenue & Church station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

16min$2.25
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Central Street & Broadway/Poplar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Central St.
  • 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
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central St. to Northwestern University by bus via 213

Take one direct bus from Central St. to Northwestern University in Evanston: take the 213 bus from Green Bay Rd & Central St station to Church St & Chicago Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

13min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 213
213
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Green Bay Rd & Central St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Central St
    ID 591
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Howard Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church St & Chicago Ave
    ID 37380
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central St. to Northwestern University

The distance between Central St., Evanston and Northwestern University, Evanston is approximately 2.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 16 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central St. 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 Central St.

Central St. is located at Central St., Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Central Street & Broadway/Poplar.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Central St.:

  • Foster
  • Central-Purple
  • Noyes

Train stations close to Central St.:

  • Wilmette

Bus stations close to Central St.:

  • Central Street & Broadway/Poplar
  • Green Bay Rd & Central St
  • Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (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:

  • Noyes
  • Foster
  • Davis

Train stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Chicago & Clark
  • Davis St & Benson Ave
  • Chicago Ave & Lake St

Alternative route from Central St. to Northwestern University by bus via 213

Take one direct bus from Central St. to Northwestern University in Evanston: take the 213 bus from Green Bay Rd & Central St station to Church St & Chicago Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

13min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 213
213
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Green Bay Rd & Central St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Central St
    ID 591
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Howard Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church St & Chicago Ave
    ID 37380
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central St. to Northwestern University?

    The fastest way takes 16 minutes, using Bus line 201.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central St. to Northwestern University?

    The alternative route takes 13 minutes, using Bus line 213.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central St. and Northwestern University in Evanston?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Central St. to Northwestern University in Evanston in 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central St. to Northwestern University in Evanston?

    The 201 bus line goes from Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station near Central St. to Chicago Avenue & Church station near Northwestern University in Evanston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central St. to Northwestern University in Evanston by bus?

    The total travel time between Central St. and Northwestern University in Evanston by bus is about 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central St. to get to Northwestern University in Evanston?

    Get on the 201 bus from the Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) stop near Central St. in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central St. and Northwestern University in Evanston?

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

  • When is the first bus from Central St. to Northwestern University in Evanston?

    The first bus from Central St. to Northwestern University in Evanston is Central/Ridge. It leaves the Central Street & Broadway/Poplar stop at 3:07 AM.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Central St. to Northwestern University in Evanston?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Central St. to Northwestern University in Evanston is Purple Line. It leaves the Central-Purple station at 7:22 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Central St. to Northwestern University?

    The ride from Central St. to Northwestern University costs $2.25.

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