The average bus between The Loop (CTA) and Lincoln Square takes 1h 18m and the fastest bus takes 58 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 15 minutes between The Loop (CTA) and Lincoln Square. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Loop (CTA) is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Lincoln Square at 7:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 11m • 2 changes

1h 7m • 2 changes

58 min • 2 changes

1h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square. However, there are services departing from The Loop (CTA) station and arriving at Lincoln Square station via Western & Foster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Western & Hubbard station.
The Loop (CTA) to Lincoln Square bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Western & Foster station.
The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Lincoln Square is 11.2 km. The road distance is 16 km.
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Western & Hubbard to Western & Foster every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min.