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

The cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Skokie is to line 147 bus and line 97 bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Skokie is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $50.

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

No, there is no direct bus from The Loop (CTA) to Skokie. However, there are services departing from Halsted & Madison and arriving at Oakton & Keeler via Washington & Wabash and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Main St.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

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

The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Skokie is 12 miles. The road distance is 13.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Skokie without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs .

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

The train from Chicago OTC to Main St. takes 23 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

The Loop (CTA) to Skokie bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Washington & Wabash station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Skokie is to train which takes 31 min and costs . Alternatively, you can line 147 bus and line 97 bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The Loop (CTA) to Skokie bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Paulina & Howard Terminal station.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between The Loop (CTA) to Skokie is 13 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from The Loop (CTA) to Skokie.

Where can I stay near Skokie?

There are 1109+ hotels available in Skokie.

The Loop (CTA) to Skokie - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 147 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Main St.Up-N
31 min
Line 147 bus, line 97 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington & Wabash to Paulina & Howard Terminal147
2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Oakton & Keeler97
1h 43m
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Loop (CTA) to Skokie13.1 mi
19 min
$40–50
Drive 13.1 mi
1. Drive from The Loop (CTA) to Skokie13.1 mi
19 min
$3–4

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 11.5 mi
Duration: 31 min

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Main St. hourly, and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from The Loop (CTA) to Oakton & Keeler via Halsted & Madison, Washington & Wabash, and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 1h 43m.

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