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

Directions to Northwestern University (Evanston) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Northwestern University

    BusBus: 201, 208, 213, 250, 93.TrainTrain: UP-N.Chicago 'L'Chicago 'L': PURPLE LINE.

How to get to Northwestern University by bus?

Click on the bus route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules.

How to get to Northwestern University by train?

Click on the train route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules.

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

Click on the Chicago 'L' route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules.

Bus stops near Northwestern University in Evanston

  • Emerson & Ridge, 2 min walk,
  • Green Bay Rd & Emerson St, 3 min walk,
  • Ridge & Church, 8 min walk,
  • Church St & Maple Ave, 8 min walk,
  • Church & Maple, 8 min walk,

Chicago 'l' stations near Northwestern University in Evanston

  • Foster, 8 min walk,

Train stations near Northwestern University in Evanston

  • Evanston (Davis St.), 10 min walk,

Bus lines to Northwestern University in Evanston

  • 93, Davis Purple Line Station (South),
  • 213, Highland Park Metra Station,
  • 201, Central Street & Cowper,
  • 208, Golf Road,
  • 250, Dempster Street,
  • 206, Rogers & Hermitage (Ne),
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Northwestern University?

    The closest stations to Northwestern University are:

    • Emerson & Ridge is 102 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Green Bay Rd & Emerson St is 227 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Foster is 565 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Ridge & Church is 585 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Church St & Maple Ave is 622 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Church & Maple is 628 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Evanston (Davis St.) is 820 yards away, 10 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Northwestern University?

    These bus lines stop near Northwestern University: 201, 208, 213, 250, 93.

  • Which train line stops near Northwestern University?

    UP-N

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

    PURPLE LINE

  • What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to Northwestern University in Evanston?

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Northwestern University in Evanston is Foster. It’s a 8 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Northwestern University in Evanston?

    The nearest train station to Northwestern University in Evanston is Evanston (Davis St.). It’s a 10 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stop to Northwestern University in Evanston is Emerson & Ridge. It’s a 2 min walk away.

See Northwestern University, Evanston, on the map

"The Northwestern University seal... 'It sure looks Greek to me'"
Public domain
Image may be subject to copyright.Find out more on Wikipedia

Public Transit to Northwestern University in Evanston

Wondering how to get to Northwestern University in Evanston, United States? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Northwestern University with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you navigate through your city. View schedules, routes, timetables, and find out how long does it take to get to Northwestern University in real time.

Looking for the nearest stop or station to Northwestern University? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Emerson & Ridge; Green Bay Rd & Emerson St; Foster; Ridge & Church; Church St & Maple Ave; Church & Maple; Evanston (Davis St.).

Bus: 201, 208, 213, 250, 93.Train: UP-N.Chicago 'L': PURPLE LINE.

Want to see if there’s another route that gets you there at an earlier time? Moovit helps you find alternative routes or times. Get directions from and directions to Northwestern University easily from the Moovit App or Website.

We make riding to Northwestern University easy, which is why over 1.5 million users, including users in Evanston, trust Moovit as the best app for public transit. You don’t need to download an individual bus app or train app, Moovit is your all-in-one transit app that helps you find the best bus time or train time available.

For information on prices of bus, Chicago 'L' and train, costs and ride fares to Northwestern University, please check the Moovit app.

Use the app to navigate to popular places including to the airport, hospital, stadium, grocery store, mall, coffee shop, school, college, and university.

Northwestern University Address: 1840 Oak Ave street in Evanston

Northwestern University, Evanston
Northwestern University, EvanstonNorthwestern University (NU) is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois. It was founded in 1851 by nine men whose goal was to establish a university that would serve the former Northwest Territory. The university is a founding member of the Big Ten Conference and remains the only private university in the conference. Northwestern is ranked among the top universities in the world by major education publications.The university is composed of eleven undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, which include the Kellogg School of Management, the Pritzker School of Law, the Feinberg School of Medicine, the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, the Bienen School of Music, the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Medill School of Journalism, the School of Communication, the School of Professional Studies, the School of Education and Social Policy, and The Graduate School. As of Fall 2019, the university has a total of 21,946 enrolled students, including 8,327 undergraduates and 13,619 graduate students.Valued at $11.1 billion, Northwestern currently possesses the eleventh largest university endowment in the United States. Its numerous research programs bring in nearly $900 million in sponsored research each year.Northwestern's main 240-acre (97 ha) campus lies along the shores of Lake Michigan in Evanston, 12 miles north of Downtown Chicago. The university's law, medical, and professional schools, along with its nationally ranked affiliated Northwestern Memorial Hospital, are located on a 25-acre (10 ha) campus in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. In 2008, the university opened a campus in Education City, Doha, Qatar with programs in journalism and communication. In 2016, Northwestern opened a space in San Francisco, California at 44 Montgomery Street, which hosts journalism, engineering, and marketing programs.As of October 2020, Northwestern's faculty and alumni have included 1 Fields Medalist, 20 Nobel Prize laureates, 40 Pulitzer Prize winners, 6 MacArthur Fellows, 17 Rhodes Scholars, 27 Marshall Scholars, 23 National Medal of Science winners, 11 National Humanities Medal recipients, 84 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 10 living billionaires, 16 Olympic medalists, and 2 U.S. Supreme Court Justices. Northwestern alumni have founded notable companies such as The Blackstone Group, Kirkland & Ellis, U.S. Steel, Guggenheim Partners, Accenture, Aon Corporation, AQR Capital, and Booz Allen Hamilton.
Wiki
How to get to Northwestern University with public transit - About the place
"The Northwestern University seal... 'It sure looks Greek to me'"
Public domain
Image may be subject to copyright.Find out more on Wikipedia

Attractions near Northwestern University

  • Sola Group,
  • Planet Earth,
  • Questek Innovations LLC,
  • Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church,
  • 1033 University Place,
  • Omni-Fit Personal Training & Nutrition,
  • Hertz,
  • Medmen - Evanston,
  • The Foster St Project,
  • Box Murray L,
  • Varsity Tutors,
  • Chili's Grill & Bar,
  • 901 Maple Ave,
  • Evanston YWCA,
  • Evanstone Fire Department,
  • City of Evanston Maple Av Self Park,
  • Cinemark Century 12 Evanston (Evanston 12 / CineArts 6),
  • Mobil (Fire King Oil-Green Bay Car Wash),
  • Church Street Station,
  • KRF

    • How to get to popular places in Chicago with public transit

  • The Bean (Cloud Gate), Chicago,
  • Claridge House,
  • The Bean, Chicago,
  • InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Chicago,
  • Staypineapple An Iconic Hotel The Loop Chicago, Chicago,
  • O'Hare Economy Lot F, Chicago,
  • Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL, Chicago,
  • St Patrick's Day Parade Committee of Chicago, Chicago,
  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago,
  • Ameristar Casino & Hotel, East Chicago,
  • Lake Michigan,
  • Enjoy Andersonville, Chicago,
  • Terminal 3, Chicago,
  • W Ogden Ave, Chicago,
  • E Delaware Place, Chicago,
  • School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago,
  • Radisson Blu Aqua, Chicago,
  • Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago, East Chicago,
  • Northwestern Medicine Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago,
  • Advocate Trinity Hospital, Chicago

    • Get around Evanston by public transit!

    Traveling around Evanston has never been so easy. See step by step directions as you travel to any attraction, street or major public transit station. View bus and train schedules, arrival times, service alerts and detailed routes on a map, so you know exactly how to get to anywhere in Evanston.

    When traveling to any destination around Evanston use Moovit's Live Directions with Get Off Notifications to know exactly where and how far to walk, how long to wait for your line, and how many stops are left. Moovit will alert you when it's time to get off — no need to constantly re-check whether yours is the next stop.

    Wondering how to use public transit in Evanston or how to pay for public transit in Evanston? Moovit public transit app can help you navigate your way with public transit easily, and at minimum cost. It includes public transit fees, ticket prices, and costs. Looking for a map of Evanston public transit lines? Moovit public transit app shows all public transit maps in Evanston with all bus, Chicago 'L' or train routes and stops on an interactive map.

    Evanston has 3 transit type(s), including: bus, Chicago 'L' or train, operated by several transit agencies, including CTA 'L', Metra, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, CTA, PACE, O'Hare International Airport Shuttle Bus, Gary Public Transit, Amtrak, River Valley Metro, Valpo Transit, DeKalb Public Transit, FlixBus-us, Greyhound-us, Van Galder (Coach USA) and Wisconsin Coach Lines

    Public transit lines with stations closest to Northwestern University in Evanston

    Chicago 'l' lines with stations closest to Northwestern University in Evanston

    Train lines with stations closest to Northwestern University in Evanston

    Bus lines with stations closest to Northwestern University in Evanston