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 $28 - $35.

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

No, there is no direct bus from The Loop (CTA) to Albany Park. However, there are services departing from Madison & Halsted and arriving at Pulaski & Leland via Pulaski & Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

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 Madison & Halsted 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 20 bus and line 53 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 12m.

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 Madison & Pulaski 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 1363+ hotels available in Albany Park.

The Loop (CTA) to Albany Park - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 20 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 20 bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Madison & Halsted to Madison & Pulaskibus 20
2. Take the bus from Pulaski & Madison to Pulaski & Lelandbus 53
1h 12m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Loop (CTA) to Albany Parktaxi 8.4 mi
11 min
$28–35
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, you can take a vehicle from The Loop (CTA) to Pulaski & Leland via Madison & Halsted, Madison & Pulaski, and Pulaski & Madison in around 1h 12m.

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