How to get from Northwestern University to Wheaton by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Northwestern University to Wheaton by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Northwestern University to Wheaton in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Foster station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Wheaton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $9.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Northwestern University may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Wheaton on the Moovit app.

117min$9.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 125
125
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Wheaton
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
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wells & Merchandise Mart (South)
    ID 4628
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Washington (South)
    ID 5023
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheaton
    53 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wheaton
    Walk to
    Wheaton
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northwestern University to Wheaton

The distance between Northwestern University, Chicago and Wheaton, Chicago is approximately 38.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northwestern University to Wheaton by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Northwestern University to Wheaton

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Northwestern University to Wheaton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Northwestern University) and destination (Wheaton), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, 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', bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 125, Train line UP-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

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

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Foster station near Northwestern University in Evanston to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station near Wheaton in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Northwestern University in Evanston and Wheaton in Chicago by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    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 Wheaton?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station, which is closest to Wheaton in Chicago.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', bus and train fare from Northwestern University to Wheaton?

    The ride from Northwestern University to Wheaton costs $9.25.

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