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Lincoln Square to The Loop (CTA) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lincoln Square and The Loop (CTA) takes 1h 13m and the fastest bus takes 59 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Lincoln Square to The Loop (CTA). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 13m
Duration
9 mi
Distance
$6
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Line 49 bus, line 8 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Western & Foster to Western & Divisionbus bus 49 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Division & Cherry to Halsted & Monroebus bus 8
1h 15m
$6

Lincoln Square to The Loop (CTA) bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Lincoln Square and The Loop (CTA). The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Lincoln Square is at 5:37 PM which arrives into The Loop (CTA) at 6:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Western & Division and take an average of 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 18m • 2 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 22m • 2 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 11m • 2 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lincoln Square to The Loop (CTA)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 9.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Lincoln Square, IL, USA and The Loop (CTA), IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Western & Foster to The Loop (CTA) via Western & Division, Division & Western, Division & Cherry, and Halsted & Monroe in around 1h 15m.

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