How to get from Northwestern University to Soldier Field by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Northwestern University to Soldier Field by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Northwestern University to Soldier Field in Chicago, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Foster station to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. Next, take the 146 bus from State & Van Buren (South) station to Soldier Field & Field Museum (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Northwestern University may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Soldier Field on the Moovit app.

69min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Soldier Field
Leaves from Foster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Van Buren (South)
    ID 1430
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Soldier Field & Field Museum (East)
    ID 4873
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Soldier Field
    Walk to
    Soldier Field
    1410 S Museum Campus Dr
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northwestern University to Soldier Field

The distance between Northwestern University, Chicago and Soldier Field, Chicago is approximately 15.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northwestern University to Soldier Field by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Northwestern University to Soldier Field

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Northwestern University to Soldier Field using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Northwestern University) and destination (Soldier Field), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Northwestern University to Soldier Field?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 146.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Northwestern University and Soldier Field?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Northwestern University to Soldier Field?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Foster station near Northwestern University in Evanston to Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren station near Soldier Field in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Northwestern University to Soldier Field by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Northwestern University in Evanston and Soldier Field in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Northwestern University to get to Soldier Field?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Foster station near Northwestern University in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Northwestern University and Soldier Field?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren stop, which is closest to Soldier Field in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Northwestern University to Soldier Field?

    The first train from Northwestern University in Evanston to Soldier Field in Chicago is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Evanston (Davis St.) station at 11:55 PM.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Northwestern University to Soldier Field?

    The ride from Northwestern University to Soldier Field costs $2.50.

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