There are 5 ways to get from Wheeling to The Loop (CTA) by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Stationtrain Ncs
1h 3m$4–6Line 234 bus, train
- Take the bus from Dundee/Northgate to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus 234
- Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
1h 58m$6–8Line 272 bus, bus, line 56 bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Ave & Dundee Rd to Golf Mill Stationbus 272
- Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop Bbus 270
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
2h 7m$6–7Drive 24.2 mi
- Drive from Wheeling to The Loop (CTA)car 24.2 mi
34 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wheeling to The Loop (CTA)taxi 24.2 mi
34 min$70–90
Wheeling to The Loop (CTA) by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wheeling to The Loop (CTA) is to train which costs $4 - $6 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Wheeling to The Loop (CTA) is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Wheeling to The Loop (CTA). However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Ave & Dundee Rd and arriving at Washington & Jefferson via Golf Mill Station and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wheeling and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Wheeling and The Loop (CTA) is 28 miles. The road distance is 24.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wheeling to The Loop (CTA) without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $4 - $6.
The train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Station takes 55 min including transfers and departs five times a day.
Wheeling to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Milwaukee Ave & Dundee Rd station.
Wheeling to The Loop (CTA) train services, operated by Metra, depart from Wheeling station.
The best way to get from Wheeling to The Loop (CTA) is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $4 - $6. Alternatively, you can line 272 bus and bus and line 56 bus, which costs $5 - $7 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Wheeling, IL, USA and The Loop (CTA), IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Ave & Dundee Rd to The Loop (CTA) via Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop B, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Washington & Jefferson in around 2h 7m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Wheeling to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Dundee/Northgate to Des Plaines Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Milwaukee Ave & Dundee Rd to Golf Mill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
Bus from Golf Mill Station to Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop B
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Norshore Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 864 7500
- Website
- norshorecab.com
American Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847 673 1000
- Website
- americantaxi.com
Chicago Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 847 297 5556
- Website
- chicagocabservice.com
Lake County All Star Cab
- Phone
- +1-847-454-7140
- Website
- ohareairporttaxicab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Wheeling to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Golf Mill Station.
Wheeling to The Loop (CTA) train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wheeling to The Loop (CTA) is 24 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Wheeling to The Loop (CTA).
There are 1301+ hotels available in The Loop (CTA).


