What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to The Loop (CTA)?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to The Loop (CTA) is to line 126 bus which costs $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to The Loop (CTA)?

The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to The Loop (CTA) is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago Union Station and The Loop (CTA)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Adams & S. Wacker and arriving at Van Buren & Halsted. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Chicago Union Station to The Loop (CTA)?

The distance between Chicago Union Station and The Loop (CTA) is 1 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago Union Station to The Loop (CTA) without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to The Loop (CTA) without a car is to line 126 bus which takes 13 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Chicago Union Station to The Loop (CTA)?

The line 126 bus from Adams & S. Wacker to Van Buren & Halsted takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Chicago Union Station to The Loop (CTA) bus from?

Chicago Union Station to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Adams & S. Wacker station.

Where does the Chicago Union Station to The Loop (CTA) bus arrive?

Chicago Union Station to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Van Buren & Halsted station.

Where can I stay near The Loop (CTA)?

There are 1089+ hotels available in The Loop (CTA).

Chicago Union Station to The Loop (CTA) - 3 ways to travel via line 126 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to The Loop (CTA) by bus, 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 126 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Adams & S. Wacker to Van Buren & Halsted126
13 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to The Loop (CTA)1.4 mi
2 min
$6–9
Walk
1. Take the foot from Chicago Union Station to The Loop (CTA)2,430 ft
8 min

Chicago Union Station to The Loop (CTA) by foot and bus

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and The Loop (CTA), IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Adams & S. Wacker to Van Buren & Halsted every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min.

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