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

The cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Niles is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Niles is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $40 - $55.

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

No, there is no direct bus from The Loop (CTA) to Niles station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson & Washington and arriving at Harlem Station via Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

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

No, there is no direct train from The Loop (CTA) to Niles. However, there are services departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Park Ridge via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

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

The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Niles is 15 miles. The road distance is 13.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Niles without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs $4 - $8.

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

It takes approximately 59 min to get from The Loop (CTA) to Niles, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from The Loop (CTA) to Niles?

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Niles is to train which takes 59 min and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus, which costs $3 - $6 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The Loop (CTA) to Niles bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Jefferson Park Transit Center station.

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

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

Can I drive from The Loop (CTA) to Niles?

Yes, the driving distance between The Loop (CTA) to Niles is 13 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from The Loop (CTA) to Niles.

Where can I stay near Niles?

There are 1300+ hotels available in Niles.

The Loop (CTA) to Niles - 5 ways to travel via train, line 56 bus, taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Park Ridgetrain Up-Nw
59 min
$5–8
Drive 13.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from The Loop (CTA) to Nilescar 13.4 mi
18 min
$3–4
Line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 56
1h 24m
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Loop (CTA) to Nilestaxi 13.4 mi
18 min
$40–55
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from UIC-Halsted to Jefferson Parksubway Blue Line
2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Harlem Stationbus Pulse Milwaukee Line / ...
1h 4m
$4–8

The Loop (CTA) to Niles by foot, train, and bus

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Distance: 15.3 mi
Duration: 59 min

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Park Ridge hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Center every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 56 min.

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