What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Chicago Riverwalk?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Chicago Riverwalk is to line 20 bus which costs $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Chicago Riverwalk?

The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Chicago Riverwalk is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $6 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago Loop and Chicago Riverwalk?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington & Lasalle and arriving at Wacker. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Chicago Loop and Chicago Riverwalk?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Ogilvie/Union and arriving at Michigan Avenue. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Chicago Loop to Chicago Riverwalk?

The distance between Chicago Loop and Chicago Riverwalk is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago Loop to Chicago Riverwalk without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Chicago Riverwalk without a car is to line 20 bus which takes 12 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Chicago Loop to Chicago Riverwalk?

The line 20 bus from Washington & Lasalle to Wacker takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Chicago Loop to Chicago Riverwalk bus from?

Chicago Loop to Chicago Riverwalk bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Washington & Lasalle station.

Where does the Chicago Loop to Chicago Riverwalk bus arrive?

Chicago Loop to Chicago Riverwalk bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Wacker station.

Where can I stay near Chicago Riverwalk?

There are 968+ hotels available in Chicago Riverwalk.

Chicago Loop to Chicago Riverwalk - 4 ways to travel via line 20 bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Chicago Riverwalk by bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 20 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Washington & Lasalle to Wacker20 / ...
12 min
$3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Ogilvie/Union to Michigan AvenueChicago Water Taxi
22 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago Loop to Chicago Riverwalk1.1 mi
2 min
$6–8
Walk
1. Take the foot from Chicago Loop to Chicago Riverwalk4,620 ft
16 min

Chicago Loop to Chicago Riverwalk by bus and foot

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Distance: 1.5 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Chicago Riverwalk, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Washington & Lasalle to Wacker every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Chicago Water Taxi operates a ferry from Ogilvie/Union to Michigan Avenue 4 times a day. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 15 min.

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