Visit Campus
Northwestern University School of Law is located at the eastern edge of Northwestern's 20-acre Chicago campus, in one of the city's most active and desirable neighborhoods. To the east is Lake Michigan; to the west, Chicago's premier shopping district, Michigan Avenue's "Magnificent Mile"; to the north, the elegant Gold Coast residential neighborhood. The city provides an ideal setting for the study of law, and students take advantage of the location through visits to local courts, law firms, and corporations.
The Law School is also adjacent to the Kellogg School of Management and down the street from the state-of-the-art Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Students interested in scheduling a campus tour and class visits should contact the Admissions Office.
Buildings
Arthur Rubloff Building - 375 East Chicago Avenue
- Atrium
- Bluhm Legal Clinic
- Center for Career Strategy and Advancement
- Dean's Suite
- Harry's Cafe
- Office of Admissions
- Parrillo Courtroom
- Pritzker Legal Research Center
- Searle Center
- Thorne Auditorium
Levy Mayer Hall - 357 East Chicago Avenue
- Lincoln Hall
- Lowden Hall
- Registration and Records
Robert McCormick Hall - 350 East Superior Street
- Office of Student Services
Abbott Hall - 710 North Lake Shore Drive
- Bursar's Office
- Campus Bookstore
- Human Resources
- WildCard Office
Parking
Students, faculty, staff, and visitors should consider the excellent commuter transportation options available to them in addition to parking, as parking in the area tends to be at a premium.
Student Parking/Transportation Information
Campus Shuttle
Northwestern University operates several shuttles for students, faculty and staff on the Evanston and Chicago campuses. A valid WildCARD is required to ride the shuttles.
Directions
By Public Transportation
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train system, referred to as the 'L,' provides rapid transit service to downtown. The closest train stop to the school is the Chicago Red Line station (Chicago Avenue and State Street). Refer to the CTA website for train maps, fare prices, and methods of payment. If you are traveling to Northwestern Law from the Chicago suburbs, you may also consider taking the Metra (suburban commuter trains).
From O'Hare International Airport
There is a CTA 'L' stop located an the airport. Take the O'Hare Blue Line train to Chicago Avenue. Transfer to the #66 Chicago bus (to Navy Pier) and get off at Fairbanks. Airport shuttle options to downtown are available through Go Airport Express.
From Midway Airport
There is a CTA 'L' stop located at the airport. Take the Midway Orange Line train to Roosevelt. Transfer to the Red Line train and travel northbound (towards Howard) to the Chicago Avenue station. Walk five blocks east along Chicago Avenue to the Law School campus. Airport shuttle options to downtown are available through Go Airport Express.
From the Amtrak and Metra Stations
Union Station is the final destination for Amtrak and some Metra trains. Take the #151 Sheridan bus from Canal (between Jackson and Adams) to Chicago and Michigan avenues. Turn right (east) on Chicago Avenue and walk about half a mile to the Law School campus. Some Metra trains end at Ogilvie Station. Take the #56 Milwaukee bus at Washington and Canal. Transfer to the Red Line train at the Washington and State streets station. Take the train north (towards Howard) to the Chicago Avenue stop. Walk five blocks east along Chicago Avenue to the Law School campus.
By Car
From O'Hare International Airport
Follow outbound (to city) traffic to I-90/94 east (Kennedy Expressway) and continue on the Kennedy for about 25 miles. After passing North Avenue, move into the right lane to exit at Ohio Street east. Continue east on Ohio to Michigan Avenue; turn left (north) at Michigan. To park in the garage at Superior and St. Clair Streets, turn right (east) at Superior Street.
From Midway Airport
Take Cicero Avenue north to I-55 north (Stevenson Expressway) and continue on the Stevenson for about 10 miles to North Lake Shore Drive. Exit Lake Shore Drive at Chicago Avenue, turning left (west) and continuing west for one block. Turn left (south) at Fairbanks Court. Turn right (west) at Huron Street and right (north) at St. Clair Street if parking in the garage at St. Clair and Superior Streets.
From North of Chicago
Take I-90/94 east (Kennedy Expressway). Soon after passing North Avenue, move into the right lane to exit at Ohio Street east. Continue east on Ohio to Michigan Avenue; turn left (north) at Michigan. To park in the garage at Superior and St. Clair Streets, continue north on Michigan and turn right (east) at Superior Street.
From South of Chicago
Take I-55 north (Stevenson Expressway) or I-57 north to I-90/94 west. Exit at Congress Parkway/Expressway and continue east on Congress to Michigan Avenue. Turn left (north) at Michigan. To park in the garage at Superior and St. Clair Streets, continue north on Michigan and turn right (east) at Superior Street.
From East of Chicago
Take I-80/90/94 west to I-90/94 west. Exit at Congress Parkway/Expressway and continue east on Congress to Michigan Avenue. Turn left (north) at Michigan. To park in the garage at Superior and St. Clair Streets, continue north on Michigan and turn right (east) at Superior Street.
From West of Chicago
Take I-88 east to I-290 east (Eisenhower Expressway), or take I-80 east to I-55 north (Stevenson Expressway) or to I-57 north, and then take I-90/94 west. Exit at Congress Parkway/Expressway and continue east on Congress to Michigan Avenue. Turn left (north) at Michigan. To park in the garage at Superior and St. Clair Streets, continue north on Michigan and turn right (east) at Superior Street.
