How to get from Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop by bus and train?

From Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop by bus and train

To get from Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop in Chicago, take the UP-W train from Glen Ellyn station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the 20 bus from Washington & Canal (East) station to Washington & Lasalle (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

66min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Chicago Loop
Leaves from Glen Ellyn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #10| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Lasalle (East)
    ID 446
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Loop
    Walk to
    Chicago Loop
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop by train

Take one direct train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop in Chicago: take the UP-W train from Glen Ellyn station to Chicago Otc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $6.75.

65min$6.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Chicago Loop
Leaves from Glen Ellyn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #10| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago Loop
    Walk to
    Chicago Loop
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop

The distance between Glen Ellyn, Chicago and Chicago Loop, Chicago is approximately 23.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Glen Ellyn

Glen Ellyn is located at Pennsylvania Avenue, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Pennsylvania/Main.

Bus stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • Pennsylvania/Main
  • Main/Pennsylvania
  • Forest/Pennsylvania

Public transit stations close to Chicago Loop, Chicago

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Loop:

  • Washington/Wells
  • Clark/Lake
  • Washington-Blue

Bus stations close to Chicago Loop:

  • Lasalle & Randolph/Washington (South)
  • Lasalle & Randolph (North)
  • Wells & Washington (South)

Related Routes

From Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop by train

Take one direct train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop in Chicago: take the UP-W train from Glen Ellyn station to Chicago Otc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $6.75.

65min$6.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Chicago Loop
Leaves from Glen Ellyn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #10| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago Loop
    Walk to
    Chicago Loop
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct train between Glen Ellyn and Chicago Loop?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop?

    The UP-W train line goes from Glen Ellyn station near Glen Ellyn in Glen Ellyn to #10| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #10| Chicago Otc station near Chicago Loop in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Glen Ellyn in Glen Ellyn and Chicago Loop in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Glen Ellyn to get to Chicago Loop?

    Get on the UP-W train from the Glen Ellyn station near Glen Ellyn in Glen Ellyn.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glen Ellyn and Chicago Loop?

    Get off the train at the #10| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Chicago Loop in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop?

    The first train from Glen Ellyn in Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop in Chicago is Union Pacific West. It leaves the Glen Ellyn station at 11:50 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop?

    The ride from Glen Ellyn to Chicago Loop costs $9.00.

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