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Commuter Options

Alternative Transportation

In addition to driving to Northwestern, there are several other transportation options available to commuters:

Public Transit

Public transit includes CTA trains and buses, Pace buses and Metra trains.

Biking to Campus

Resources like bike racks, repair stations, and shower facilities makes riding your bike to campus a great option.

Car Sharing with Zipcar

Zipcar's carsharing service offers the convenience, affordability, and dependability of a car, without needing to own one.

Pace Rideshare

Northwestern partnered with Pace to help you find others interested in carpooling.

Northwestern: One of the 2025 Best Universities for Commuters

To be nationally designated as one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters, Northwestern University met the National Standard of Excellence in offering our employees exceptional commuter benefits.

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