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How to get fromMagnificent Mile to Chicago Loopby subway, bus, ferry, taxi or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Magnificent Mile to Chicago Loop by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Chicago-Red to LakesubwayRed Line
    3 min
    $2–5
  2. Line 146 bus

    1. Take the bus from Michigan & Erie to State & Lakebus146 / ...
    9 min
    $3
  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Michigan Avenue to Ogilvie/UnionferryChicago Water Taxi
    15 min
    $6
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Magnificent Mile to Chicago Looptaxi1.2 mi
    2 min
    $6–8
  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Magnificent Mile to Chicago Loopwalk1.2 mi
    22 min

Magnificent Mile to Chicago Loop by subway

Calendar1355Weekly Subways
Duration3 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Chicago-Red to Lake every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Michigan & Erie to State & Lake every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min.

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