How to get to Northwestern University in Evanston by Bus, Chicago 'L' or Train?

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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 Train?

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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 Avenue & Church,5 min walk,
  • Church & Chicago Avenue (East),5 min walk,
  • Church St & Chicago Ave,5 min walk,

Chicago 'L' stations near Northwestern University in Evanston

  • Davis,10 min walk,

Train stations near Northwestern University in Evanston

  • Evanston (Davis St.),11 min walk,

Bus lines to Northwestern University in Evanston

  • 201,Central Street & Cowper,
  • 206,Rogers & Hermitage (Ne),
  • 213,Highland Park Metra Station,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Northwestern University?

    The closest stations to Northwestern University are:

    • Chicago Avenue & Church is 309 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Church & Chicago Avenue (East) is 311 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Church St & Chicago Ave is 339 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Davis is 750 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Evanston (Davis St.) is 878 yards away, 11 min walk.

  • Which Bus lines stop near Northwestern University?

    These Bus lines stop near Northwestern University: 147, 201, 22, 93, PULSE DEMPSTER LINE

  • 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, RED LINE

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

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Northwestern University in Evanston is Davis. It’s a 10 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 11 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stops to Northwestern University in Evanston are Chicago Avenue & Church, Church & Chicago Avenue (East) and Church St & Chicago Ave. The closest one is a 5 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Chicago 'L' to Northwestern University in Evanston?

    The PURPLE LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to Northwestern University in Evanston. It stops nearby at 4:33 AM.

  • What time is the last Chicago 'L' to Northwestern University in Evanston?

    The PURPLE LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Northwestern University in Evanston. It stops nearby at 1:38 AM.

  • What time is the first Train to Northwestern University in Evanston?

    The UP-N is the first Train that goes to Northwestern University in Evanston. It stops nearby at 4:55 AM.

  • What time is the last Train to Northwestern University in Evanston?

    The UP-N is the last Train that goes to Northwestern University in Evanston. It stops nearby at 12:55 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Northwestern University in Evanston?

    The 201 is the first Bus that goes to Northwestern University in Evanston. It stops nearby at 5:12 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Northwestern University in Evanston?

    The 213 is the last Bus that goes to Northwestern University in Evanston. It stops nearby at 9:56 PM.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Northwestern University?

    The Bus fare to Northwestern University costs about $2.00 - $2.25.

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

    The Chicago 'L' fare to Northwestern University costs about $2.50.

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Northwestern University, EvanstonNorthwestern University (NU) is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Established in 1851 to serve the historic Northwest Territory, it is the oldest chartered university in Illinois. The university has its main campus along the shores of Lake Michigan in the Chicago metropolitan area. Chartered by the Illinois General Assembly in 1851, Northwestern was initially affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church but later became non-sectarian. By 1900, the university was the third-largest university in the United States. Northwestern became a founding member of the Big Ten Conference in 1896 and joined the Association of American Universities in 1917. Northwestern is composed of eleven undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools which includes Kellogg School of Management, McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Sciences among others. In addition to the Evanston campus, it has campuses in downtown Chicago, Coral Gables, San Francisco, Doha, and Washington, D.C. As of 2023, the university had an endowment of $14.1 billion, an annual budget of around $2.9 billion, and research funding of over $1 billion. The university fields 19 intercollegiate athletic teams, the Northwestern Wildcats, which compete in the NCAA Division I in the Big Ten Conference. As of September 2020, 33 Nobel Prize laureates and 2 Fields Medalists have been affiliated with Northwestern as alumni or faculty. In addition, Northwestern has been associated with 45 Pulitzer Prize winners, 23 National Medal of Science winners, 11 National Humanities Medal recipients, 23 MacArthur Fellows, 20 Rhodes Scholars, and 28 Marshall Scholars. Northwestern alumni also include 10 living billionaires, 2 U.S. Supreme Court Justices, and 24 Olympic medalists.
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