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

The cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Aurora is to train which costs $3 - $7 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Aurora is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $11.

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

No, there is no direct bus from The Loop (CTA) to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at New York St & Broadway St via Naperville Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

Is there a direct train between The Loop (CTA) and Aurora?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Aurora. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.

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

The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Aurora is 38 miles. The road distance is 39.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Aurora without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $3 - $7.

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

The train from Union Station to Aurora takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

The Loop (CTA) to Aurora bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Chicago station.

Where do I catch the The Loop (CTA) to Aurora train from?

The Loop (CTA) to Aurora train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from The Loop (CTA) to Aurora?

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Aurora is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $3 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus and line 530 bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The Loop (CTA) to Aurora bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Naperville Amtrak Station.

Where does the The Loop (CTA) to Aurora train arrive?

The Loop (CTA) to Aurora train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Aurora station.

Can I drive from The Loop (CTA) to Aurora?

Yes, the driving distance between The Loop (CTA) to Aurora is 40 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from The Loop (CTA) to Aurora.

Where can I stay near Aurora?

There are 99+ hotels available in Aurora.

The Loop (CTA) to Aurora - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 530 bus

There are 4 ways to get from The Loop (CTA) to Aurora by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to AuroraBnsf
1h 26m
$3–7
Bus, line 530 bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Naperville Amtrak StationChicago
2. Take the bus from Naperville Metra to New York St & Broadway St530
2h 22m
$25–45
Drive 39.7 mi
1. Drive from The Loop (CTA) to Aurora39.7 mi
49 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Loop (CTA) to Aurora39.7 mi
49 min
$100–130

The Loop (CTA) to Aurora by foot and train

215Weekly Services

1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 37.5 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora hourly. Tickets cost $3–7 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from The Loop (CTA) to New York St & Broadway St via Chicago and Naperville Metra in around 2h 22m.

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