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Northwestern University - - Transportation

The closest major airport is O'Hare International Airport, located in Chicago, IL, at a distance of just 12 miles, from the city center of Evanston, IL.

Getting around in Evanston, IL

Public Transportation

CTA's Purple Line, which is part of the Chicago "L" system, runs through Evanston, leading north, from its terminal at Howard, in Chicago, to Main, the South Boulevard, Davis, Dempster, Foster, Noyes and Central stations, before terminating at Linden, in Wilmette. The Yellow Line also runs through the city, but only stops at Howard.

Car

Getting around in Evanston, by car, is a great idea, as long as you're not on a budget. Driving your own car (or a rental one), may not be as expensive as using the cab services and it can come in handy, especially if you're planning to explore the city and its surroundings, by yourself, but, if you're on a tight budget, the best way to get around in Evanston remains the bus. You can even get around by bike, and, now that the CTA buses are all equipped with bike racks, it couldn't be easier.

How to get to Northwestern University campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

From O�Hare International Airport: Start by heading south on Access Road. Continue onto I-190 E and take exit 1C for I-294 N/Tollway, toward Milwaukee. Merge onto I-294 N and exit onto E Dempster Street/US-14 E. Continue to follow E Dempster Street and turn left at Chicago Avenue. Turn right at Sheridan Road and left at Campus Drive, and then make a slight right. The NU campus will be located somewhere on your right.