There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Glendale Heights by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain Up-W
1h 54m$6–8Drive 25.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Loop to Glendale Heightscar 25.5 mi
36 min$5–7Line 157 bus, line 322 bus, line 715 bus
- Take the bus from Madison & Franklin to Pulaski & Cermakbus 157
- Take the bus from North Riverside Park Mall to Yorktown Centerbus 322
- Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Glen Ellyn/Winthropbus 715
3h 42m$8–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Loop to Glendale Heightstaxi 25.5 mi
36 min$85–110
Chicago Loop to Glendale Heights by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Glendale Heights is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Glendale Heights is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Loop to Glendale Heights. However, there are services departing from Madison & Franklin and arriving at Glen Ellyn/Winthrop via Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall and Yorktown Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Loop to Glendale Heights. However, there are services departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Glen Ellyn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Glendale Heights is 26 miles. The road distance is 25.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Glendale Heights without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $5 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Chicago Loop to Glendale Heights, including transfers.
Chicago Loop to Glendale Heights bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Madison & Franklin station.
Chicago Loop to Glendale Heights train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Glendale Heights is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 157 bus and line 322 bus and line 715 bus, which costs $8 - $10 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Glendale Heights, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyn hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison & Franklin to Glen Ellyn/Winthrop via Pulaski & Cermak, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall, and Yorktown Center in around 3h 42m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyn
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Madison & Franklin to Pulaski & Cermak
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from North Riverside Park Mall to Yorktown Center
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Yorktown Center to Glen Ellyn/Winthrop
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Loop to Glendale Heights bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Pulaski & Cermak station.
Chicago Loop to Glendale Heights train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Glen Ellyn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Glendale Heights is 26 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Chicago Loop to Glendale Heights.
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