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II. Northwestern's Campus Map
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III. How to get to Northwestern University
A comprehensive list of how to get to NU is right HERE
IV. Some suggestions for transportations (if you don't have a car)...
A. Getting to Downtown Chicago
Transportation |
Cost |
Reason |
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low-high |
Amtrak trains are one of the most comforable forms of transportation out there. Seats are big and food/drinks can be bought on the train too. Prices are cheap if you order tickets online two weeks beforehand, but will escalate if you don't hurry! However, Amtrak trains are notorious for their delays so don't be surprised if you're one to two hour late. |
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medium |
Greyhound buses are everywhere and prices are fair. Although sometimes late, they are generally on time. |
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low |
Megabus are cheap and affordable by everyone! However, they don't seem to offer some places (such as Urbanna-Champaign) but is a good choice too. |
B. Getting to Evanston from Downtown Chicago
Transportation |
Cost |
Reason |
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$3.35 |
Metra is a fast and cheap way to get from downtown Chicago to most suburbs, including Evanston! You will need to take the Union Pacific North line from Chicago (Ogilvie) to Davis St (Evanston). Check the website for schedules and details! |
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$2.00 |
You have not experienced Chicago until you have experienced the eL (Chicago's 捷運)! It's the cheapest form of transportation around Chicago at the flat rate of $2.00. From downtown Chicago, you will want to get to a Red Line stop and go all the way to Howard Station and then transfer to the Purple Line and take it all the way to Davis or Foster Station which are in Northwestern. |
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Contact me if you have any questions regarding transportations!
V. Transportation from Airport to Northwestern
We sincerely apologize, but at this point in time, we do not know if we are capable of picking people up from the airports. Please email me your airline, airplane number, the time you are arriving to the airport, and the airport you'll be arriving at (O'Hare International Airport or Midway Internatoinal Airport) and I'll get back to you ASAP regarding wether we are capable of picking you up or not.
If we cannot pick you up from the airport, please consider the following forms of transportation:
Transportation |
Cost |
Reason |
Taxi |
O'Hare: $25
Midway: $45
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Driving takes about thiry minutes to get to Northwestern's campus. Don't forget to tip the driver! |
Shuttle |
O'Hare: $22
Midway: $28 |
Shuttle service from O'Hare and Midway is available between 6:00am and 8:00pm. In most cases, you will not need to schedule your ride in advance. Air Transport Shuttle tickets are available in both airports, opposite the baggage claim area. The representative at the desk can tell you where to catch the shuttle.
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O'Hare: $1.50 |
Take PACE #250 from O'Hare all the way to the last stop, Davis St. (Evanston). Davis St. is pretty much right outside Northwestern Campus! Download the schedule HERE and map HERE |
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O'Hare: $2
Midway: $2 |
O'Hare: Take Blue Line to downtown Chicago and transfer at Jackson Station to Red Line (to Howard).
Midway: Take Orange Line to downtown Chicago and transfer at State Station to Lake Station. At Lake Station take Red Line (to Howard).
To Evanston: Take Red Line all the way to Howard Station and transfer to Purple Line and take it all the way to Davis or Foster Station .
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VI. Where do I park my ride?
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If you are driving a car, the best place to park your car for the weekend is a parking garage on campus. It's a short walk away from all of the locations for our conference, whether you are arriving on Friday or Saturday.
VII. For more information...
Check out NU's Visiting Campus website for a detailed guide for any more transportation questions.
