Northwestern University is located in Evanston, Illinois, just north of Chicago on the shore of Lake Michigan. The university also maintains a campus in downtown Chicago, with several professional schools and facilities there.

Key points:

• Main campus: Evanston, IL (about 12 miles north of downtown Chicago when driving, depending on starting point and route).

• Chicago campus: Streeterville neighborhood in downtown Chicago; houses several professional schools and affiliated facilities.

• Additional presence: Doha, Qatar, and academic activities in Washington, D.C., and other locations as part of Northwestern’s global campuses and programs.

If you’d like, I can tailor this to a specific part of Northwestern (e.g., campus map, nearby public transit, or the surrounding city vibe).