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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The 201 route covers Northwestern’s Evanston campus, downtown Evanston and Ryan Field.

‘A gut punch’: End of CTA 201 Ventra card program draws student rebuke

September 3, 2024

Days after Northwestern announced it would discontinue its Chicago Transit Authority 201 Ventra card program — which provided free 201 bus fares for undergraduate students — the response from students...

A Pace bus passes under the CTA Purple Line.

Northwestern ends free admission to CTA 201 Ventra card program

August 31, 2024

For the upcoming academic year, students will no longer have access to Northwestern’s Chicago Transit Authority 201 Ventra card program, which ended on June 30, the University announced Friday. The...

Layers of public transit, such as a bus, a train and a plane against a purple background

Navigating public transit on campus, in Evanston and around the windy city

August 15, 2021

It’s no doubt the campus shuttles and public transportation options you’ll encounter in Evanston will help you navigate campus, Evanston and downtown Chicago — you don’t have to worry about parking...

Shuttle services resume with new 201 bus route, stop changes

September 20, 2015

Shuttle service has resumed for the 2015-16 academic year with some changes to the Intercampus and Evanston Loop routes as well as the introduction of the free Chicago Transit Authority 201 bus service...

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