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Directions to Northwestern University (Evanston) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Northwestern University

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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 stations near Northwestern University in Evanston

  • Chicago & Clark,3 min walk,
  • Church & Chicago Avenue (East),5 min walk,

Bus lines to Northwestern University in Evanston

  • 201,Paulina & Howard Terminal (North),
  • 206,Rogers & Hermitage (Ne),
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Northwestern University?

    The closest stations to Northwestern University are:

    • Chicago & Clark is 177 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Church & Chicago Avenue (East) is 407 yards away, 5 min walk.

  • Which Bus lines stop near Northwestern University?

    These Bus lines stop near Northwestern University: 201

  • Which Train lines stop near Northwestern University?

    These Train lines stop near Northwestern University: UP-N

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Northwestern University?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Northwestern University: PURPLE LINE

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

    The nearest bus stop to Northwestern University in Evanston is Chicago & Clark. It’s a 3 min walk away.

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Location: Evanston, Chicago

Northwestern University, Evanston
Northwestern University, EvanstonNorthwestern University (NU) is a private research university based in Evanston, Illinois, United States, with other campuses located in Chicago and Doha, Qatar, and academic programs and facilities in Miami, Florida; Washington, D.C.; and San Francisco, California. Along with its undergraduate programs, Northwestern is known for its Kellogg School of Management, Pritzker School of Law, Feinberg School of Medicine, Bienen School of Music, Medill School of Journalism, and McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science. Northwestern is a large research university with a comprehensive doctoral program, attracting over $700 million in sponsored research each year. Northwestern has the ninth-largest university endowment in the United States, which is valued at $11.014 billion as of August 2018.The university's former and present faculty and alumni include 19 Nobel Prize laureates, 38 Pulitzer Prize winners, six MacArthur Genius Fellows, 16 Rhodes Scholars, 65 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and two Supreme Court Justices. Northwestern's School of Communication is a leading producer of Academy Award, Emmy Award and Tony Award–winning actors, actresses, playwrights, writers and directors.Northwestern was founded in 1851 by John Evans, for whom the city of Evanston is named, and eight other lawyers, businessmen and Methodist leaders. Its founding purpose was to serve the Old Northwest Territory, an area that includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Instruction began in 1855 and women were admitted in 1869. Today, the main campus is a 240-acre (97 ha) parcel in Evanston, along the shores of Lake Michigan 12 miles north of downtown Chicago. The university's law, medical, and professional schools 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 its San Francisco space at 44 Montgomery St., which hosts journalism, engineering, and marketing programs.The university is a founding member of the Big Ten Conference and remains the only private university in the conference. The Northwestern Wildcats compete in 19 intercollegiate sports in the NCAA's Division I Big Ten Conference.
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