There are 4 ways to get from The Loop (CTA) to Aurora by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
1h 26m$5–7Bus, line 530 bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Napervillebus Btw 1205 / ...
- Take the bus from Naperville Metra to New York St & Broadway Stbus 530
2h 21mDrive 39.7 mi
- Drive from The Loop (CTA) to Auroracar 39.7 mi
49 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from The Loop (CTA) to Aurorataxi 39.7 mi
49 min$100–130
The Loop (CTA) to Aurora by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Aurora is to train which costs $5 - $7 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Aurora is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from The Loop (CTA) to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at New York St & Broadway St via Naperville Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Aurora. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Aurora is 38 miles. The road distance is 39.9 miles.
The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Aurora without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $5 - $7.
The train from Union Station to Aurora takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.
The Loop (CTA) to Aurora bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Chicago station.
The Loop (CTA) to Aurora train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Aurora is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus and line 530 bus, which costs and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between The Loop (CTA), IL, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from The Loop (CTA) to New York St & Broadway St via Chicago and Naperville Metra in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Chicago to Naperville
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Naperville Metra to New York St & Broadway St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
The Loop (CTA) to Aurora bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Naperville station.
The Loop (CTA) to Aurora train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Aurora station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Loop (CTA) to Aurora is 40 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from The Loop (CTA) to Aurora.
There are 126+ hotels available in Aurora.