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Northwestern Facts

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of undergraduates pursue a second major, minor or certificate

Airport Accessibility

Northwestern is 15 miles away from O'Hare International Airport, and 20 miles away from Midway International Airport.

There are several ways to get to campus from these airports.

  • Taking a cab costs $35 from O'Hare, and $50 from Midway.
  •  The "Kiss n Fly" bus that runs from O'Hare to downtown Evanston for $2.00. This trip takes about an hour.
  • The "El" train runs from both airports to three different campus locations (Davis, Foster, and Noyes) and costs only $2.50 per trip.