There are 4 ways to get from The Loop (CTA) to Park Ridge by train, bus, taxi, or car
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 Park Ridgetrain Up-Nw
35 min$3–5Line 56 bus, line 68 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 56
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Summit & Prospectbus 68
1h 37m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from The Loop (CTA) to Park Ridgetaxi 14.4 mi
19 min$45–55Drive 14.4 mi
- Drive from The Loop (CTA) to Park Ridgecar 14.4 mi
19 min$3–4
The Loop (CTA) to Park Ridge by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Park Ridge is to line 56 bus and line 68 bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Park Ridge is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $45 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from The Loop (CTA) to Park Ridge. However, there are services departing from Jefferson & Washington and arriving at Summit & Prospect via Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Park Ridge. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Park Ridge is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.5 miles.
The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Park Ridge without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs $3 - $5.
The train from Chicago OTC to Park Ridge takes 27 min including transfers and departs hourly.
The Loop (CTA) to Park Ridge bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jefferson & Washington station.
The Loop (CTA) to Park Ridge train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.
The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Park Ridge is to train which takes 35 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and line 68 bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 37m.
What companies run services between The Loop (CTA), IL, USA and Park Ridge, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Park Ridge hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from The Loop (CTA) to Summit & Prospect via Jefferson & Washington and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 1h 37m.
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Park Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
- 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
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Summit & Prospect
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
The Loop (CTA) to Park Ridge bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
The Loop (CTA) to Park Ridge train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Park Ridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Loop (CTA) to Park Ridge is 14 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from The Loop (CTA) to Park Ridge.
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