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How to get fromChicago Ridge to Northwestern Universityby train, bus, car, taxi or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Ridge to Northwestern University by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Ridge to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Sws
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    1h 51m
    $7–10

  2. Drive 28 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Ridge to Northwestern Universitycar car 28 mi
    46 min
    $6–8

  3. Line 384 bus, line 55 bus, line 9 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ridgeland Ave & 105th St to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 384
    2. Take the bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Garfield & Ashlandbus bus 55
    3. Take the bus from Ashland & Garfield to Ashland & Cortlandbus bus 9 / ...
    4. Take the train from Clybourn to Evanstontrain train
    2h 55m
    $11–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Ridge to Northwestern Universitytaxi taxi 28 mi
    46 min
    $85–100

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Chicago Ridge to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Sws
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway subway Purple Line
    2h 10m
    $6–10

Chicago Ridge to Northwestern University by train and foot

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago Ridge, IL, USA and Northwestern University, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Ridge to Northwestern University via Union Station, Chicago OTC, and Evanston in around 1h 51m.

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