Viking Shuttle and Escort
Viking Shuttle
The Viking Shuttle is a free, evening transportation service operated by North Park Campus Safety. A Campus Safety officer drives the shuttle, adding an extra layer of security for passengers.
Hours: 7:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. on school nights (not available during fall, winter, spring, or summer breaks)
Cost: Free with North Park ID
How to Request a Ride: Call (773) 244-5600 or use the LiveSafe app. Provide your location and destination.
When the Viking Shuttle is not running, students can request a Campus Safety Escort for transportation or safety concerns.
Campus safety escort service
Available to students, faculty, and staff who feel unsafe or need assistance getting around campus or nearby locations. Escorts are on foot or in vehicles and are provided for safety—not convenience.
Hours: Dusk to dawn (not available 7:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. while the Viking Shuttle is in service)
Daytime Escorts: Available in special cases (e.g., illness or injury)
Request an Escort: Call (773) 244-5600
Be ready to provide your North Park ID number, pickup and drop-off locations, and a cell phone number. ID may be checked upon arrival.
Escort destinations:
- Walking Escorts: On-campus only
- Vehicle Escorts:
- Campus-to-campus locations
- Kimball Brown Line station
- Swedish Hospital
- Off-campus jobs (e.g., after-hours student work)
Note: Escorts are not provided to or from off-campus housing, stores, or restaurants.