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Chicago Loop to Northwestern University buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago Loop and Northwestern University takes 1h 25m and the fastest bus takes 1h 6m. There is an hourly bus service from Chicago Loop to Northwestern University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 25m
Duration
30 mi
Distance
$6
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 147 bus, line 201 bus

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  1. Take the bus from State & Madison to Rogers & Paulinabus bus 147
  2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Sheridan & Fosterbus bus 201
1h 28m
$6

Chicago Loop to Northwestern University bus times

Buses run hourly between Chicago Loop and Northwestern University. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago Loop is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Northwestern University at 5:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Rogers & Paulina and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 13m • 1 change

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 11m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 15m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 19m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)5h 39m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 13m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 14m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 14m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 13m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 14m • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 13m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 14m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 13m • 1 change

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 14m • 1 change

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago Loop to Northwestern University? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 30.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from State & Madison to Northwestern University via Rogers & Paulina, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 1h 28m.

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