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

The cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Winnetka is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Winnetka is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $55 - $65.

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

No, there is no direct bus from The Loop (CTA) to Winnetka. However, there are services departing from Halsted & Madison and arriving at Green Bay Rd & Pine St via Michigan & Randolph and Howard CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Winnetka. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

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

The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Winnetka is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Winnetka without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs $2 - $6.

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

The train from Chicago OTC to Winnetka takes 38 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

The Loop (CTA) to Winnetka bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Michigan & Randolph station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Winnetka is to train which takes 46 min and costs $2 - $6. Alternatively, you can line 147 bus and line 213 bus, which costs $4 - $6 and takes 2h 11m.

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

The Loop (CTA) to Winnetka bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Rogers & Paulina station.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between The Loop (CTA) to Winnetka is 18 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from The Loop (CTA) to Winnetka.

Where can I stay near Winnetka?

There are 219+ hotels available in Winnetka.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WinnetkaUp-N
46 min
$2–6
Line 147 bus, line 213 bus
1. Take the bus from Michigan & Randolph to Rogers & Paulina147
2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Green Bay Rd & Pine St213
2h 11m
$4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Loop (CTA) to Winnetka17.6 mi
28 min
$55–65
Drive 17.6 mi
1. Drive from The Loop (CTA) to Winnetka17.6 mi
28 min
$4–5

The Loop (CTA) to Winnetka by foot and train

210Weekly Services

46 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 17.2 mi
Duration: 46 min

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Winnetka hourly. Tickets cost $2–6 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from The Loop (CTA) to Green Bay Rd & Pine St via Halsted & Madison, Michigan & Randolph, Rogers & Paulina, and Howard CTA Station in around 2h 11m.

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