The average bus between The Loop (CTA) and Lincoln Square takes 1h 35m and the fastest bus takes 1h 5m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between The Loop (CTA) and Lincoln Square. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Loop (CTA) is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Lincoln Square at 7:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Jefferson & Washington and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 15m • 1 change

1h 17m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square. However, there are services departing from The Loop (CTA) station and arriving at Lincoln Square station via Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jefferson & Washington station.
The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Foster & Western station.
The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Lincoln Square is 11.2 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a vehicle from The Loop (CTA) to Foster & Western via Jefferson & Washington and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 1h 36m.