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

From Northwestern University to University of Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Northwestern University to University of Chicago in Chicago, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Foster station to State/Lake station. Next, take the 2 bus from State & Lake (South) station to 60th Street & University (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

99min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 2
2
Walk to University of Chicago
Leaves from Foster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    State/Lake
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Lake (South)
    ID 1423
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    60th Street & University (West)
    ID 17903
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to University of Chicago
    Walk to
    University of Chicago
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Northwestern University to University of Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus via PURPLE LINE, 28 and 171

To get from Northwestern University to University of Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Foster station to Adams/Wabash station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the 171 bus from 55th Street & Hyde Park Blvd (West) station to 5800 S Ellis (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

100min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 28
28
Bus - 171
171
Walk to University of Chicago
Leaves from Foster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Wabash (East)
    ID 72
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Olive-Harvey College (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Hyde Park & 55th Street (South)
    ID 1654
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    55th Street & Hyde Park Blvd (West)
    ID 10566
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    60th Street & University (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5800 S Ellis (South)
    ID 18012
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to University of Chicago
    Walk to
    University of Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northwestern University to University of Chicago

The distance between Northwestern University, Chicago and University of Chicago, Chicago is approximately 22.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northwestern University to University of Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Northwestern University

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to Northwestern University:

  • Davis
  • 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 University of Chicago, Chicago

University of Chicago is located at University of Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Ellis & 57th Street (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to University of Chicago:

  • East 63rd-Cottage Grove

Train stations close to University of Chicago:

  • 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park)
  • 55th - 56th - 57th St.
  • 63rd St.

Bus stations close to University of Chicago:

  • Ellis & 57th Street (South)
  • 59th Street & Drexel (West)
  • 5800 S Ellis (South)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Northwestern University to University of Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus via PURPLE LINE, 28 and 171

To get from Northwestern University to University of Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Foster station to Adams/Wabash station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the 171 bus from 55th Street & Hyde Park Blvd (West) station to 5800 S Ellis (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

100min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 28
28
Bus - 171
171
Walk to University of Chicago
Leaves from Foster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Wabash (East)
    ID 72
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Olive-Harvey College (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Hyde Park & 55th Street (South)
    ID 1654
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    55th Street & Hyde Park Blvd (West)
    ID 10566
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    60th Street & University (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5800 S Ellis (South)
    ID 18012
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to University of Chicago
    Walk to
    University of Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Northwestern University to University of Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Northwestern University to University of Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 28, Bus line 171.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

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

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Foster station near Northwestern University in Evanston to Linden station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Linden station near University of Chicago in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Northwestern University in Evanston and University of Chicago in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 39 min.

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

    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 University of Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Linden stop, which is closest to University of Chicago in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Northwestern University to University of Chicago costs $2.50.

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