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

The cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $26 - $32.

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

No, there is no direct bus from The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square. However, there are services departing from Halsted & Monroe and arriving at Foster & Western via Broadway & Halsted and Foster & Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Ravenswood. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

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

The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Lincoln Square is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs .

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

The train from Chicago OTC to Ravenswood takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Halsted & Monroe station.

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

The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.

Train or bus from The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square?

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square is to train which takes 21 min and costs . Alternatively, you can line 49 bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 1m.

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

The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal station.

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

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

Can I drive from The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square?

Yes, the driving distance between The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square is 8 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square.

Where can I stay near Lincoln Square?

There are 996+ hotels available in Lincoln Square.

The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 49 bus

There are 6 ways to get from The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to RavenswoodUp-N
21 min
Drive 7.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square7.7 mi
11 min
$2
Line 49 bus
1. Take the bus from Western & Hubbard to Western & Foster49
1h 1m
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square7.7 mi
11 min
$26–32
Subway
1. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Western-BrownBrown Line
54 min
$2–5
Line 8 bus, line 36 bus
1. Take the bus from Halsted & Monroe to Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal8
2. Take the bus from Broadway & Halsted to Broadway & Foster36
1h 13m
$8

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 6.9 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Ravenswood hourly, and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Western & Hubbard to Western & Foster every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 38 min.

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