There are 5 ways to get from Northeastern Illinois University to Chicago Loop by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway via Kimball & Catalpa
best- Take the subway from Kimball to Washington/WellsBrown Line
51 min$4–7Line 82 bus, line 126 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kimball & Catalpa to Homan & Jackson82
- Take the bus from Jackson & Homan to Jackson & Franklin126
1h 23m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Northeastern Illinois University to Chicago Loop10.1 mi
14 min$30–40Drive 10.1 mi
- Drive from Northeastern Illinois University to Chicago Loop10.1 mi
14 min$2–3Subway
- Take the subway from Kimball to Washington/WellsBrown Line
59 min$2–5
Northeastern Illinois University to Chicago Loop by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northeastern Illinois University to Chicago Loop is to line 82 bus and line 126 bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Northeastern Illinois University to Chicago Loop is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Northeastern Illinois University to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Kimball & Catalpa and arriving at Jackson & Franklin via Jackson & Homan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kimball and arriving at Washington/Wells. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
The distance between Northeastern Illinois University and Chicago Loop is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.2 miles.
The best way to get from Northeastern Illinois University to Chicago Loop without a car is to subway via Kimball & Catalpa which takes 51 min and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Northeastern Illinois University to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Northeastern Illinois University to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Kimball & Catalpa station.
Northeastern Illinois University to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Kimball station.
Northeastern Illinois University to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Homan & Jackson station.
What companies run services between Northeastern Illinois University, IL, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Kimball to Washington/Wells every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northeastern Illinois University to Jackson & Franklin via Kimball & Catalpa and Jackson & Homan in around 1h 23m.
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- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Kimball to Washington/Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Kimball & Catalpa to Homan & Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Jackson & Homan to Jackson & Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Executive Taxi
- Phone
- +1 217-637-8808
303 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
Northeastern Illinois University to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington/Wells station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northeastern Illinois University to Chicago Loop is 10 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Northeastern Illinois University to Chicago Loop.
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