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

The cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Albany Park is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Albany Park is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $27 - $35.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jefferson & Washington and arriving at Milwaukee & Addison. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Irving Park. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

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

The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Albany Park is 7 miles. The road distance is 8.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Albany Park without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $3 - $5.

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

The train from Chicago OTC to Irving Park takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

The Loop (CTA) to Albany Park bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jefferson & Washington station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Albany Park is to train which takes 21 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus, which costs $3 and takes 49 min.

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

The Loop (CTA) to Albany Park bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Milwaukee & Addison station.

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

The Loop (CTA) to Albany Park train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Irving Park station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between The Loop (CTA) to Albany Park is 8 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from The Loop (CTA) to Albany Park.

Where can I stay near Albany Park?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Albany Park.

The Loop (CTA) to Albany Park - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 56 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Irving Parktrain Up-Nw
21 min
$3–5
Drive 8.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from The Loop (CTA) to Albany Parkcar 8.4 mi
11 min
$2–3
Line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Milwaukee & Addisonbus 56
49 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Loop (CTA) to Albany Parktaxi 8.4 mi
11 min
$27–35
Subway
1. Take the subway from UIC-Halsted to Irving Park-Bluesubway Blue Line
38 min
$2–5

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

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Distance: 7.3 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Irving Park hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Jefferson & Washington to Milwaukee & Addison every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min.

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