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How to get fromSkokie to Chicago Loopby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Skokie to Chicago Loop by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Main St. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    28 min
    $3–5

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Oakton-Skokie to Howardsubway subway Yellow Line
    2. Take the subway from Howard to Clark/Lakesubway subway Purple Line
    43 min
    $2–5

  3. Line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Clark & Randolphbus bus 22
    1h 33m
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Skokie to Chicago Looptaxi taxi 13.4 mi
    19 min
    $40–55

  5. Drive 13.4 mi

    1. Drive from Skokie to Chicago Loopcar car 13.4 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

  6. Bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakton & Crawford to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 97
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Clark & Randolphbus bus 22
    1h 34m
    $2–3

Skokie to Chicago Loop by train

Calendar180Weekly Trains
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

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

Metra operates a train from Main St. to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Clark & Randolph every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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