There are 5 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to The Loop (CTA) by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from O'Hare to UIC-Halstedsubway Blue Line
55 min$2–5Line 56 bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
1h 32m$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to The Loop (CTA)taxi 17.1 mi
21 min$50–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to The Loop (CTA)17.1 mi
21 min$45–60Drive 17.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to The Loop (CTA)car 17.1 mi
21 min$4–5
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to The Loop (CTA) by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to The Loop (CTA) is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to The Loop (CTA) is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to The Loop (CTA). However, there are services departing from Jefferson Park Transit Center and arriving at Washington & Jefferson via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from O'Hare and arriving at UIC-Halsted. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and The Loop (CTA) is 20 miles. The road distance is 17.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to The Loop (CTA) without a car is to subway which takes 55 min and costs $2 - $5.
The subway from O'Hare to UIC-Halsted takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to The Loop (CTA) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from O'Hare station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington & Jefferson station.
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and The Loop (CTA), IL, USA?
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from O'Hare to UIC-Halsted every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from O'Hare to UIC-Halsted
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to The Loop (CTA)
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Norshore Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 864 7500
- Website
- norshorecab.com
American Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847 673 1000
- Website
- americantaxi.com
Chicago Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 847 297 5556
- Website
- chicagocabservice.com
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
303 Taxi Naperville
- Phone
- +1 630-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Naerville Dupage Taxi
- Phone
- +1 630-961-3232
- Website
- napervilledupagetaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to The Loop (CTA) train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at UIC-Halsted station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to The Loop (CTA) is 17 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to The Loop (CTA).
There are 1270+ hotels available in The Loop (CTA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and The Loop (CTA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.