How to get from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great America by bus and train?

From Northwestern University to Six Flags Great America by bus and train

To get from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 201 bus from Sheridan & Foster (North) station to Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 572 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

151min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 201
201
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 572
572
Walk to Six Flags Great America
Leaves from Sheridan & Foster (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sheridan & Foster (North)
    ID 17296
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (West)
    ID 12637
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central St.
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #315| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 572572
    Wait for bus
    572
    College Of Lake County
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr
    ID 19562
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Six Flags Great America
    Walk to
    Six Flags Great America
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great America by bus and train via 201, UP-N and 565

To get from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 201 bus from Sheridan & Foster (North) station to Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 565 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Grand Ave & Riverside Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

160min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 201
201
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 565
565
Walk to Six Flags Great America
Leaves from Sheridan & Foster (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sheridan & Foster (North)
    ID 17296
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (West)
    ID 12637
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central St.
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #315| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    College Of Lake County
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Ave & Riverside Dr
    ID 18588
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Six Flags Great America
    Walk to
    Six Flags Great America
    1.01 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great America

The distance between Northwestern University, Gurnee and Six Flags Great America, Gurnee is approximately 30.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great America by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Gurnee – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Northwestern University

Northwestern University is located at Northwestern University, Gurnee and the nearest public transit station is Sheridan & Foster (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Central-Purple
  • Foster
  • Noyes

Train stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Sheridan & Foster (North)
  • Sheridan & Foster (South)
  • Sheridan & Haven (North)

Public transit stations close to Six Flags Great America, Gurnee

Six Flags Great America is located at Six Flags Great America, Gurnee and the nearest public transit station is Rt. 21 & Great America (Employee Ent.).

Bus stations close to Six Flags Great America:

  • Rt. 21 & Great America (Employee Ent.)
  • Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr
  • Washington St & Milwaukee Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great America by bus and train via 201, UP-N and 565

To get from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 201 bus from Sheridan & Foster (North) station to Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 565 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Grand Ave & Riverside Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

160min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 201
201
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 565
565
Walk to Six Flags Great America
Leaves from Sheridan & Foster (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sheridan & Foster (North)
    ID 17296
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (West)
    ID 12637
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central St.
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #315| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    College Of Lake County
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Ave & Riverside Dr
    ID 18588
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Six Flags Great America
    Walk to
    Six Flags Great America
    1.01 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great America?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 572.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great America?

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 565.

  • Is there a direct bus between Northwestern University and Six Flags Great America?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great America?

    The 201 bus line goes from Sheridan & Foster (North) station near Northwestern University in Evanston to Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North) station near Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.

  • How long does it take to travel from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great America by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Northwestern University in Evanston and Six Flags Great America in Gurnee by bus and train is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Northwestern University to get to Six Flags Great America?

    Get on the 201 bus from the Sheridan & Foster (North) stop near Northwestern University in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Northwestern University and Six Flags Great America?

    Get off the bus at the Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North) stop, which is closest to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great America?

    The ride from Northwestern University to Six Flags Great America costs $6.55.

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