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How to get from University of Chicago to Chicago Loop by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from University of Chicago to Chicago Loop in Chicago, take the 55 bus from 55th Street & University (West) station to Garfield Red Line Station (West) station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Garfield (Red) station to Lake (Red) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

48min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 55
55
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Chicago Loop
Leaves from 55th Street & University (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    55th Street & University (West)
    ID 15753
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    55th Street & St. Louis (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garfield Red Line Station (West)
    ID 10589
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Garfield (Red)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Loop
    Walk to
    Chicago Loop
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from University of Chicago to Chicago Loop in Chicago: take the 4 bus from Cottage Grove & 58th Street (North) station to State & Washington (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

54min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 4
4
Walk to Chicago Loop
Leaves from Cottage Grove & 58th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cottage Grove & 58th Street (North)
    ID 2499
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    State & Washington (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Washington (North)
    ID 18154
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago Loop
    Walk to
    Chicago Loop
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University of Chicago to Chicago Loop

The distance between University of Chicago, Chicago and Chicago Loop, Chicago is approximately 8.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University of Chicago to Chicago Loop by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to University of Chicago

University of Chicago is located at University of Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 5800 S Ellis (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to University of Chicago:

  • East 63rd-Cottage Grove

Train stations close to University of Chicago:

  • 59th St. (U. Of Chicago)
  • 55th - 56th - 57th St.
  • 63rd St.

Bus stations close to University of Chicago:

  • 5800 S Ellis (South)
  • Woodlawn & 58th Street (North)
  • Ellis & 57th Street (South)

Public transit stations close to Chicago Loop, Chicago

Chicago Loop is located at Chicago Loop, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lasalle & Madison (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Loop:

  • Washington/Wells
  • Monroe-Blue
  • Washington-Blue

Bus stations close to Chicago Loop:

  • Lasalle & Madison (South)
  • Lasalle & Madison (North)
  • Madison & Lasalle (West)

By bus

Take one direct bus from University of Chicago to Chicago Loop in Chicago: take the 4 bus from Cottage Grove & 58th Street (North) station to State & Washington (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

54min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 4
4
Walk to Chicago Loop
Leaves from Cottage Grove & 58th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cottage Grove & 58th Street (North)
    ID 2499
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    State & Washington (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Washington (North)
    ID 18154
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago Loop
    Walk to
    Chicago Loop
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from University of Chicago to Chicago Loop?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from University of Chicago to Chicago Loop?

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct bus between University of Chicago and Chicago Loop in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from University of Chicago to Chicago Loop in Chicago?

    The 55 bus line goes from 55th Street & University (West) station near University of Chicago to 55th Street & St. Louis (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Chicago Loop station near Chicago Loop in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from University of Chicago to Chicago Loop in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between University of Chicago and Chicago Loop in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near University of Chicago to get to Chicago Loop in Chicago?

    Get on the 55 bus from the 55th Street & University (West) stop near University of Chicago in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between University of Chicago and Chicago Loop in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Chicago Loop station, which is closest to Chicago Loop in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from University of Chicago to Chicago Loop in Chicago?

    The first train from University of Chicago to Chicago Loop in Chicago is Metra Electric. It leaves the 55th - 56th - 57th St. station at 7:00 PM.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from University of Chicago to Chicago Loop in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from University of Chicago to Chicago Loop in Chicago is Green Line. It leaves the East 63rd-Cottage Grove station at 6:31 PM.

  • When is the first bus from University of Chicago to Chicago Loop in Chicago?

    The first bus from University of Chicago to Chicago Loop in Chicago is Cottage Grove. It leaves the Cottage Grove & 58th Street (North) stop at 6:22 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from University of Chicago to Chicago Loop?

    The ride from University of Chicago to Chicago Loop costs $2.25.

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