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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to The Loop (CTA) is to line 20 bus which costs $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to The Loop (CTA) is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $8 - $10.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison & Dearborn/State and arriving at Madison & Halsted. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Chicago to The Loop (CTA) without a car is to line 20 bus which takes 11 min and costs $3.

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

The line 20 bus from Madison & Dearborn/State to Madison & Halsted takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Chicago to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Madison & Dearborn/State station.

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

Chicago to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Madison & Halsted station.

Where can I stay near The Loop (CTA)?

There are 1288+ hotels available in The Loop (CTA).

Chicago to The Loop (CTA) - 3 ways to travel via line 20 bus, taxi, and foot

There are 3 ways to get from Chicago 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 20 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Madison & Dearborn/State to Madison & Halstedbus 20
11 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago to The Loop (CTA)taxi 1.8 mi
2 min
$8–10
Walk
1. Take the foot from Chicago to The Loop (CTA)walk 1.2 mi
24 min

Chicago to The Loop (CTA) by bus and foot

1014Weekly Services

11 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chicago to The Loop (CTA).

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Madison & Dearborn/State to Madison & Halsted every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min.

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