Overview
Northridge provides a bus service every school day from five areas:
- Westmont Area - To school (morning only)
- Elmhurst Area - To School (morning only)
- Libertyville Area - To school (morning only)
- Mayfair Area - To school (morning only)
- Norwood Park Area - To school (morning only)
Want a bus service in your area? We are able and happy to provide a bus service from wherever there is a sufficient number of families who would use it. We can provide a morning bus, afternoon, or both. Typically, it takes 7 or 8 families minimum. If you believe you have sufficient interest, please contact Mr. Lipscomb to discuss feasibility.
Westmont Area Pickup
Schedule
Morning:
- 7:10 am departure from St. James Crossing
- 8:15 am arrival at Northridge.
Elmhurst Area Pickup
Schedule
- 7:35 am departure from Whole Foods
- 8:15 am arrival at Northridge
Libertyville Area Pickup
Schedule:
- 7:40 am departure from Lambs Farm
- 8:15 am arrival at Northridge
North Mayfair Area Pickup
Schedule:
- 7:20 am departure from Jewel Osco
- 8:15 am arrival at Northridge
Norwood Park Area Pickup
Schedule:
- 7:50 am departure from St. Paul Lutheran Church
- 8:15 am arrival at Northridge
Behavior and Cell Phone Use
In general, all Northridge guidelines are in effect on the school bus, including dress code, behavior, and the “No Cell Phone Use” policy both while on the bus and at school.
Fees, 2025-26 School Year
Westmont Area
- Morning only: $1,870 (full year)
Elmhurst Area
- Morning only: $1,250 (full year)
Libertyville Area
- Morning only: $1,660 (full year)
Norwood Park Area
- Morning only: $880 (full year)
Mayfair Area
- Morning only: $1,540 (full year)
Shuttle bus fees are charged to Blackbaud Tuition Management.
The charge will be added to your Blackbaud Tuition Management account and will be divided into nine equal invoices from September through May. Smart Tuition will automatically charge your method of payment which you set up at enrollment. If you have any questions related to the payment process, please contact Mr. Tom Lipscomb.
How do I “sign up” my son for this bus service?
Just email Mr. Tom Lipscomb.
Point of Contact
Mr. Tom Lipscomb
tlipscomb@northridgeprep.org
(847) 375-0600, x488