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

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There are 5 ways to get from Melrose Park to The Loop (CTA) by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Melrose Park to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    39 min
    $3–5

  2. Line 309 bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake St & 21st Ave to Lake St & Austin Blvdbus bus 309 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Madison & Austin Terminal to Halsted & Madisonbus bus 20
    1h 25m
    $5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melrose Park to The Loop (CTA)taxi taxi 11.8 mi
    22 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive  11.8 mi

    1. Drive from Melrose Park to The Loop (CTA)car car 11.8 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 303 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Broadway Ave & Division St to Forest Park CTA Station - Bus Stop Abus bus 303
    2. Take the subway from Forest Park to UIC-Halstedsubway subway Blue Line
    1h 5m
    $4–7

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

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.9 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

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

Metra operates a train from Melrose Park to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake St & 21st Ave to The Loop (CTA) via Lake St & Austin Blvd, Madison & Austin Terminal, and Halsted & Madison in around 1h 25m.

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