The average bus between The Loop (CTA) and Niles takes 1h 17m and the fastest bus takes 55 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from The Loop (CTA) to Niles. 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 20 minutes between The Loop (CTA) and Niles. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Loop (CTA) is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Niles at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Jefferson & Washington and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 6m • 1 change

1h 11m • 1 change

1h 5m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from The Loop (CTA) to Niles. However, there are services departing from The Loop (CTA) station and arriving at Niles station via Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The Loop (CTA) to Niles bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jefferson & Washington station.
The Loop (CTA) to Niles bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Niles is 20.2 km. The road distance is 24 km.
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Center every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 56 min.