Travel Information

Airport, Shuttle and Taxi Information

We recommend that attendees fly into the Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD).  Driving time from ORD to Northwestern is approximately 35 minutes in light traffic and longer in heavier traffic.

Approximate rate for the airport shuttle ($27 for one person) and taxi ($31.00 one way).


The recommended taxi’s are:

  • Northshore Cab:  800-244-9200
  • 303 Taxi:  847-256-0303

Call for a taxi after you have retrieved your luggage.

The recommended shuttle service is Go Airport Express.  Please note that advance reservations for this service are required.

Local Attractions

The use of mass transit is recommended.  To travel by train, use Metra.  To travel by bus or the rapid transit train, use CTA.

Northwestern Campus Map

Parking at Northwestern