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

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

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

The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Uptown is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $24 - $29.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Halsted & Monroe and arriving at Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

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

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 Uptown?

The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Uptown is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.9 miles.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Uptown is to train which takes 21 min and costs . Alternatively, you can line 8 bus, which costs $3 and takes 30 min.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between The Loop (CTA) to Uptown is 7 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from The Loop (CTA) to Uptown.

Where can I stay near Uptown?

There are 1012+ hotels available in Uptown.

The Loop (CTA) to Uptown - 4 ways to travel via train, line 8 bus, taxi

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

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from The Loop (CTA) to Uptown.

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Distance: 6.9 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between The Loop (CTA), IL, USA and Uptown, 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 Halsted & Monroe to Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min.

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