How to get from E. Chicago S. Shore Station to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L' and train?

From E. Chicago S. Shore Station to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from E. Chicago S. Shore Station to Northwestern University in Evanston, take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Van Buren St. station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Adams/Wabash station to Davis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

106min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From E. Chicago S. Shore Station to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from E. Chicago S. Shore Station to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Millennium Station 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 56 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

116min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    300 yd • 4 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
    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
    16 min
  • 10
    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 E. Chicago S. Shore Station to Northwestern University

The distance between E. Chicago S. Shore Station, Evanston and Northwestern University, Evanston is approximately 37.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from E. Chicago S. Shore Station to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L' and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Evanston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to E. Chicago S. Shore Station

E. Chicago S. Shore Station is located at E. Chicago S. Shore Station, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Hammond.

Train stations close to E. Chicago S. Shore Station:

  • Hammond

Public transit stations close to Northwestern University, Evanston

Northwestern University is located at Judson Avenue, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Church & Sherman (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Foster
  • Noyes
  • Davis

Train stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Northwestern University:

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

Related Routes

From E. Chicago S. Shore Station to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from E. Chicago S. Shore Station to Northwestern University in Evanston, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to Millennium Station 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 56 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

116min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    300 yd • 4 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
    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
    16 min
  • 10
    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 E. Chicago S. Shore Station to Northwestern University?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from E. Chicago S. Shore Station to Northwestern University?

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct train between E. Chicago S. Shore Station and Northwestern University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from E. Chicago S. Shore Station to Northwestern University?

    The SSL train line goes from East Chicago station near E. Chicago S. Shore Station in Chicago to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Chicago station near Northwestern University in Evanston.

  • How long does it take to travel from E. Chicago S. Shore Station to Northwestern University by train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between E. Chicago S. Shore Station in Chicago and Northwestern University in Evanston by train and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near E. Chicago S. Shore Station to get to Northwestern University?

    Get on the SSL train from the East Chicago station near E. Chicago S. Shore Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between E. Chicago S. Shore Station and Northwestern University?

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

  • How much is the train fare from E. Chicago S. Shore Station to Northwestern University?

    The ride from E. Chicago S. Shore Station to Northwestern University costs $9.00.

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