There are 4 ways to get from Winnetka to The Loop (CTA) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Winnetka to Chicago OTCUp-N
50 min$2–6Line 213 bus, line 147 bus
- Take the bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Howard CTA Station213
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington147
2h$8–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Winnetka to The Loop (CTA)17.3 mi
27 min$50–65Drive 17.3 mi
- Drive from Winnetka to The Loop (CTA)17.3 mi
27 min$4–5
Winnetka to The Loop (CTA) by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnetka to The Loop (CTA) is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Winnetka to The Loop (CTA) is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnetka to The Loop (CTA). However, there are services departing from Green Bay Rd & Pine St and arriving at Madison & Halsted via Paulina & Howard Terminal and Washington & Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Winnetka and arriving at Chicago OTC. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Winnetka and The Loop (CTA) is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.4 miles.
The best way to get from Winnetka to The Loop (CTA) without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs $2 - $6.
The train from Winnetka to Chicago OTC takes 42 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Winnetka to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Green Bay Rd & Pine St station.
Winnetka to The Loop (CTA) train services, operated by Metra, depart from Winnetka station.
The best way to get from Winnetka to The Loop (CTA) is to train which takes 50 min and costs $2 - $6. Alternatively, you can line 213 bus and line 147 bus, which costs $8 - $9 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Winnetka, IL, USA and The Loop (CTA), IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Winnetka to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $2–6 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to The Loop (CTA) via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Washington & Wabash, and Madison & Halsted in around 2h.
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Winnetka to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Howard CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Executive Taxi
- Phone
- +1 217-637-8808
303 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Winnetka to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Howard CTA Station.
Winnetka to The Loop (CTA) train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnetka to The Loop (CTA) is 17 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Winnetka to The Loop (CTA).
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