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How to get from Howard Cta Station to Northwestern University by bus?

From Howard Cta Station to Northwestern University by bus

Take one direct bus from Howard Cta Station to Northwestern University in Evanston: take the 201 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Church & Chicago Avenue (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

25min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 201
201
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Paulina & Howard Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church & Chicago Avenue (East)
    ID 14709
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Howard Cta Station to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L'

Take one direct Chicago 'L' from Howard Cta Station to Northwestern University in Evanston: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Davis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

20min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Howard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    860 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howard Cta Station to Northwestern University

The distance between Howard Cta Station, Evanston and Northwestern University, Evanston is approximately 3.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 25 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard Cta Station 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 Howard Cta Station

Howard Cta Station is located at Howard Cta Station, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Paulina & Howard Terminal (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Howard Cta Station:

  • Howard
  • Jarvis
  • Morse

Train stations close to Howard Cta Station:

  • Rogers Park

Bus stations close to Howard Cta Station:

  • Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • Paulina & Howard Terminal
  • Howard St & Paulina St

Public transit stations close to Northwestern University, Evanston

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Noyes
  • Foster
  • Dempster

Train stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Davis St & Benson Ave
  • Church & Sherman (East)
  • Chicago Ave & Lake St

From Howard Cta Station to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L'

Take one direct Chicago 'L' from Howard Cta Station to Northwestern University in Evanston: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Davis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

20min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Northwestern University
Leaves from Howard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Northwestern University
    Walk to
    Northwestern University
    Judson Avenue
    860 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Howard Cta Station to Northwestern University?

    The fastest way takes 25 minutes, using Bus line 201.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Howard Cta Station to Northwestern University?

    The alternative route takes 20 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Howard Cta Station and Northwestern University?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Howard Cta Station in Chicago to Northwestern University in Evanston in 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Howard Cta Station to Northwestern University?

    The 201 bus line goes from Paulina & Howard Terminal station near Howard Cta Station in Chicago to Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North) station near Northwestern University in Evanston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Howard Cta Station to Northwestern University by bus?

    The total travel time between Howard Cta Station in Chicago and Northwestern University in Evanston by bus is about 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Howard Cta Station to get to Northwestern University?

    Get on the 201 bus from the Paulina & Howard Terminal stop near Howard Cta Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Howard Cta Station and Northwestern University?

    Get off the bus at the Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North) stop, which is closest to Northwestern University in Evanston.

  • When is the last bus from Howard Cta Station to Northwestern University?

    The last bus from Howard Cta Station in Chicago to Northwestern University in Evanston is the Central/Ridge line. It leaves the Paulina & Howard Terminal stop at 1:37 AM.

  • When is the first train from Howard Cta Station to Northwestern University?

    The first train from Howard Cta Station in Chicago to Northwestern University in Evanston is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Rogers Park station at 6:52 PM.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Howard Cta Station to Northwestern University?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Howard Cta Station in Chicago to Northwestern University in Evanston is Purple Line. It leaves the Howard station at 6:14 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Howard Cta Station to Northwestern University?

    The ride from Howard Cta Station to Northwestern University costs $2.25.