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How to get to Northwestern University in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' or train?

Directions to Northwestern University (Chicago) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Northwestern University

    BusBus: 146, 147, 3, 66, 120.TrainTrain: METRA ELECTRIC DISTRICT, MILWAUKEE DISTRICT NORTH, UNION PACIFIC NORTHWEST .Chicago 'L'Chicago 'L': RED LINE.

How to get to Northwestern University by bus?

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How to get to Northwestern University by Chicago 'L'?

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Bus stops near Northwestern University in Chicago

  • Fairbanks & Superior (North), 3 min walk,
  • Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (West), 3 min walk,
  • Michigan & Huron (North), 4 min walk,

Bus lines to Northwestern University in Chicago

  • 3, Fairbanks & Huron (South),
  • 66, Chicago & Pulaski (West),
  • 120, Canal & Randolph/Washington (South),
  • 121, Adams & Canal (West),
  • 157, Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East),
  • 26, Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East),
  • 125, Chestnut & Mies Van Der Rohe (West),
  • 143, Sheridan & Belmont (North),
  • 146, Lake Shore & Grace (North),
  • 147, Paulina & Howard Terminal (North),
  • 148, Marine Drive & Winona (North),
  • 151, Michigan & Delaware/Walton (North),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Northwestern University?

    The closest stations to Northwestern University are:

    • Fairbanks & Superior (North) is 191 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (West) is 220 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Michigan & Huron (North) is 282 yards away, 4 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Northwestern University?

    These bus lines stop near Northwestern University: 146, 147, 3, 66.

  • Which train lines stop near Northwestern University?

    These train lines stop near Northwestern University: METRA ELECTRIC DISTRICT, MILWAUKEE DISTRICT NORTH, UNION PACIFIC NORTHWEST .

  • Which Chicago 'L' line stops near Northwestern University?

    RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Northwestern University in Chicago?

    The nearest bus stops to Northwestern University in Chicago are Fairbanks & Superior (North) and Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (West). The closest one is a 3 min walk away.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Northwestern University? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Fairbanks & Superior (North); Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (West); Michigan & Huron (North).

Bus: 146, 147, 3, 66, 120, 121, 157, 26, 125, 143, 148.Train: METRA ELECTRIC DISTRICT, MILWAUKEE DISTRICT NORTH, UNION PACIFIC NORTHWEST .Chicago 'L': RED LINE.

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Northwestern University Address: 211 E Superior St street in Chicago

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Public transit lines with stations closest to Northwestern University in Chicago

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