What is the cheapest way to get from Highland Park to The Loop (CTA)?

The cheapest way to get from Highland Park to The Loop (CTA) is to train which costs $4 - $6 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Highland Park to The Loop (CTA)?

The fastest way to get from Highland Park to The Loop (CTA) is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Highland Park and The Loop (CTA)?

No, there is no direct bus from Highland Park to The Loop (CTA). However, there are services departing from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd and arriving at Madison & Halsted via Paulina & Howard Terminal and Madison & Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Highland Park and The Loop (CTA)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Highland Park and arriving at Chicago OTC. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Highland Park to The Loop (CTA)?

The distance between Highland Park and The Loop (CTA) is 24 miles. The road distance is 26.1 miles.

How do I travel from Highland Park to The Loop (CTA) without a car?

The best way to get from Highland Park to The Loop (CTA) without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs $4 - $6.

How long does it take to get from Highland Park to The Loop (CTA)?

The train from Highland Park to Chicago OTC takes 56 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Highland Park to The Loop (CTA) bus from?

Highland Park to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd station.

Where do I catch the Highland Park to The Loop (CTA) train from?

Highland Park to The Loop (CTA) train services, operated by Metra, depart from Highland Park station.

Train or bus from Highland Park to The Loop (CTA)?

The best way to get from Highland Park to The Loop (CTA) is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs $4 - $6. Alternatively, you can line 213 bus and line 147 bus, which costs $8 - $10 and takes 2h 22m.

Where does the Highland Park to The Loop (CTA) bus arrive?

Highland Park to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Howard CTA Station.

Where does the Highland Park to The Loop (CTA) train arrive?

Highland Park to The Loop (CTA) train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Highland Park to The Loop (CTA)?

Yes, the driving distance between Highland Park to The Loop (CTA) is 26 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Highland Park to The Loop (CTA).

Where can I stay near The Loop (CTA)?

There are 1149+ hotels available in The Loop (CTA).

Highland Park to The Loop (CTA) - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 213 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Highland Park to The Loop (CTA) by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Highland Park to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
1h 4m
$4–6
Line 213 bus, line 147 bus
1. Take the bus from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd to Howard CTA Stationbus 213
2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
2h 22m
$8–9
Drive 26 mi
1. Drive from Highland Park to The Loop (CTA)car 26 mi
30 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Highland Park to The Loop (CTA)taxi 26 mi
30 min
$75–95

Highland Park to The Loop (CTA) by train and foot

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1h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 23.4 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Highland Park, IL, USA and The Loop (CTA), IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Highland Park to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd to The Loop (CTA) via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Madison & Wabash, and Madison & Halsted in around 2h 22m.

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