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

The cheapest way to get from Willow Springs to The Loop (CTA) is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Willow Springs to The Loop (CTA) is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $45 - $60.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Willow Springs to The Loop (CTA). However, there are services departing from 88th Ave/Cork Ave & 83rd St and arriving at Jackson & Halsted via Midway CTA Station and Jackson & Austin Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Willow Springs and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

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

The distance between Willow Springs and The Loop (CTA) is 18 miles. The road distance is 17.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Willow Springs to The Loop (CTA) without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $4 - $5.

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

The train from Willow Springs to Union Station takes 37 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

Willow Springs to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from 88th Ave/Cork Ave & 83rd St station.

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

Willow Springs to The Loop (CTA) train services, operated by Metra, depart from Willow Springs station.

Train or bus from Willow Springs to The Loop (CTA)?

The best way to get from Willow Springs to The Loop (CTA) is to train which takes 45 min and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 379 bus and line 315 bus and line 126 bus, which costs $6 - $9 and takes 2h 5m.

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

Willow Springs to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Midway CTA Station.

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

Willow Springs to The Loop (CTA) train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Willow Springs to The Loop (CTA)?

Yes, the driving distance between Willow Springs to The Loop (CTA) is 18 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Willow Springs to The Loop (CTA).

Where can I stay near The Loop (CTA)?

There are 1295+ hotels available in The Loop (CTA).

Willow Springs to The Loop (CTA) - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 379 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Willow Springs to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hc
45 min
$4–5
Line 379 bus, subway, line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from 88th Ave/Cork Ave & 83rd St to Midway CTA Stationbus 379
2. Take the subway from Midway to Halsted-Orangesubway
3. Take the bus from Halsted Orange Line Station to Halsted & Monroebus 8
1h 21m
$7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Willow Springs to The Loop (CTA)taxi 17.6 mi
25 min
$45–60
Drive 17.6 mi
1. Drive from Willow Springs to The Loop (CTA)car 17.6 mi
25 min
$4–5
Line 379 bus, line 315 bus, line 126 bus
1. Take the bus from 88th Ave/Cork Ave & 83rd St to Midway CTA Stationbus 379
2. Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus 315
3. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Halstedbus 126
2h 5m
$7–9

Willow Springs to The Loop (CTA) by train and foot

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Distance: 17.7 mi
Duration: 45 min

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

Metra operates a train from Willow Springs to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 88th Ave/Cork Ave & 83rd St to The Loop (CTA) via Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, and Jackson & Halsted in around 2h 5m.

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