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How to get fromLincoln Square to The Loop (CTA)by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Lincoln Square to The Loop (CTA) by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ravenswood to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    26 min
    $3–5

  2. Drive  7.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lincoln Square to The Loop (CTA)car car 7.5 mi
    11 min
    $2

  3. Line 49 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Western & Foster to Western & Hubbardbus bus 49
    2. Take the train from Western Ave to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N / ...
    1h 10m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lincoln Square to The Loop (CTA)taxi taxi 7.5 mi
    11 min
    $25–30

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Western-Brown to LaSalle/Van Burensubway subway Brown Line
    51 min
    $2–5

  6. Line 49 bus, line 8 bus

    1. Take the bus from Western & Foster to Western & Divisionbus bus 49 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Division & Cherry to Halsted & Monroebus bus 8
    1h 15m
    $6

Lincoln Square to The Loop (CTA) by train and foot

Calendar205Weekly Services
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.9 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Lincoln Square, IL, USA and The Loop (CTA), IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Ravenswood to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Western & Foster to The Loop (CTA) via Western & Division, Division & Western, Division & Cherry, and Halsted & Monroe in around 1h 15m.

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