Student rides
Northwestern University rides home, airport runs & game day
Evanston, Illinois· four-year· 20,000 or more students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Evanston and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Evanston connects to the relay grid near Chicago, IL (12 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Evanston → South Bend, IN84 mi · $10–$20
- Evanston → Rockford, IL93 mi · $10–$20
- Evanston → Milwaukee, WI94 mi · $10–$20
- Evanston → Madison, WI142 mi · $20–$35
- Evanston → Grand Rapids, MI145 mi · $20–$35
- Evanston → Champaign, IL146 mi · $20–$35
- Evanston → Peoria, IL151 mi · $20–$35
- Evanston → Fond du Lac, WI159 mi · $20–$35
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Evanston
Northwestern University student travel FAQ
- How do Northwestern University students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Evanston bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Evanston cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.