There are 4 ways to get from The Loop (CTA) to Long Grove by train, bus, car, or taxi
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- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain Up-Nw
1h 13m$28–34Drive 29.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from The Loop (CTA) to Long Grovecar 29.1 mi
42 min$6–8Line 56 bus, line 272 bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 56
- Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to 920 Deerfield Pkwybus 272
2h 49m$18–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from The Loop (CTA) to Long Grovetaxi 29.1 mi
42 min$75–95
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Long Grove is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Long Grove is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from The Loop (CTA) to Long Grove. However, there are services departing from Jefferson & Washington and arriving at 920 Deerfield Pkwy via Jefferson Park Transit Center and Golf Mill Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from The Loop (CTA) to Long Grove. However, there are services departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Palatine via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Long Grove is 34 miles. The road distance is 29.3 miles.
The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Long Grove without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $27 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from The Loop (CTA) to Long Grove, including transfers.
The Loop (CTA) to Long Grove bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jefferson & Washington station.
The Loop (CTA) to Long Grove train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.
The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Long Grove is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $27 - $35. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and line 272 bus, which costs $17 - $24 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between The Loop (CTA), IL, USA and Long Grove, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Palatine hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from The Loop (CTA) to Long Grove via Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Golf Mill Station, and 920 Deerfield Pkwy in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Golf Mill Station to 920 Deerfield Pkwy
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
The Loop (CTA) to Long Grove bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
The Loop (CTA) to Long Grove train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Palatine station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Loop (CTA) to Long Grove is 29 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from The Loop (CTA) to Long Grove.
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