Transportation News

Intercampus and Ryan Field Shuttle Alert

Until further notice, both north and southbound Chicago/Davis Intercampus and Ryan Field shuttle stops will not be serviced due to construction. Northbound Ryan Field and Intercampus shuttles will stop at Chicago/Clark. Southbound Intercampus shuttles will stop at Chicago/Grove.

For ongoing updates, please call 847-467-5284 or follow us on Twitter @NU_Shuttles.  We apologize for the inconvenience

Loyola Stop Change on Intercampus Shuttle

Effective Tuesday, August 13, the southbound Intercampus Shuttle stop at Sheridan/Loyola will return to its standard location at the CTA stop ½ block north in front of the new entrance to  the Loyola ‘L’ station. The temporary stop in front  of Tricoci University that was located approximately ½ block south will be removed.

Please note: There will not be any NU signage for a short time at the standard stop location.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at shuttle@northwestern.edu.

Train Station & Chicago SafeRide Shuttle Route Changes

Effective July 1, there are significant changes to our afternoon/evening Train Station Shuttles and Chicago SafeRide Shuttle. The old Prentice (Stone) pavilion, where the shuttle buses currently pick up passengers, will be under heavy construction over the next 12 months. As of Monday, July 1, it is no longer be possible to pick up passengers from this location. This area will be operating as a fully functional construction site and not a viable place for employees to gather to wait for shuttles.

We have been working with the City of Chicago and our campus partners to identify the best possible solution to service our faculty, staff and students on their way home from work or school during this construction phase.  After significant research and running test routes, we will implement the following changes beginning Monday, July 1:

  • The Free Enterprise buses will continue to make their first pick-up on Huron Ave., but the pick-up location has moved a block east of the Stone pavilion. This new temporary stop is in front of NU’s Abbott Hall. 
  • The buses will then turn left on Fairbanks and make a second stop across from the Time Life (541 Fairbanks) building (southbound).  Faculty and staff working in that building will need to cross to the west side of the street to catch the bus.
  • Timetables have been adjusted to accommodate the new routes. Only the afternoon Train Station Shuttles and Chicago SafeRide Shuttle have been adjusted. All other routes and times will remain as they are today.

View a map of the new stops.

Download the revised Train Station & SafeRide Shuttle Schedule (PDF).

Shuttle Etiquette Guidelines

Recently, there have been some issues with shuttle bus etiquette. Please do not talk to the driver while the bus is in motion or request a stop at an undesignated stop. In addition, open beverage containers and food are not allowed on any buses. Before you board the bus, line up in an orderly fashion at the designated stops, and be sure to have your ID cards. For more information, visit the Shuttle Etiquette Guidelines page.