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

The cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to McCormick Place is to line 1 bus which costs $3 and takes 56 min.

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

The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to McCormick Place is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $14 - $17.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jefferson & Van Buren and arriving at Michigan & 21st Street. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Clinton-Green and arriving at Cermak-McCormick Place. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

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

The distance between The Loop (CTA) and McCormick Place is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to McCormick Place without a car is to line 1 bus which takes 56 min and costs $3.

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

The line 1 bus from Jefferson & Van Buren to Michigan & 21st Street takes 19 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

The Loop (CTA) to McCormick Place bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jefferson & Van Buren station.

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

The Loop (CTA) to McCormick Place train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Clinton-Green station.

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

The Loop (CTA) to McCormick Place bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Michigan & 21st Street station.

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

The Loop (CTA) to McCormick Place train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Cermak-McCormick Place station.

Where can I stay near McCormick Place?

There are 1205+ hotels available in McCormick Place.

The Loop (CTA) to McCormick Place - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 1 bus

There are 5 ways to get from The Loop (CTA) to McCormick Place by bus, taxi, foot, subway, or train

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

Line 1 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Jefferson & Van Buren to Michigan & 21st Street1
56 min
$3
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Clinton-Green to Cermak-McCormick PlaceGreen Line
58 min
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Loop (CTA) to McCormick Place4.4 mi
6 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from The Loop (CTA) to McCormick Place3.5 mi
1h 8m
Line 126 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Jackson & Halsted to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells126
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to McCormick PlaceMe
1h 11m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 4.8 mi
Duration: 56 min

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

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Jefferson & Van Buren to Michigan & 21st Street hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Clinton-Green to Cermak-McCormick Place every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 13 min.

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