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

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Lincolnwood to Chicago Loop in Chicago, take the 290 bus from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave station to Howard Cta Station station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

74min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Chicago Loop
Leaves from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave
    ID 22108
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Howard Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37574
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Loop
    Walk to
    Chicago Loop
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 54A and BLUE LINE

To get from Lincolnwood to Chicago Loop in Chicago, take the 54A bus from Cicero & Pratt (South) station to Irving Park & Avondale (East) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Irving Park (Blue) station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

63min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 54A
54A
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Chicago Loop
Leaves from Cicero & Pratt (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cicero & Pratt (South)
    ID 10470
    0.73 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 54A54A
    Wait for bus
    54A
    Irving Park & Keystone Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irving Park & Avondale (East)
    ID 10493
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Irving Park (Blue)
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Loop
    Walk to
    Chicago Loop
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lincolnwood to Chicago Loop

The distance between Lincolnwood, Chicago and Chicago Loop, Chicago is approximately 14.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lincolnwood 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 Lincolnwood

Lincolnwood is located at Kildare Avenue, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln/Morse.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Lincolnwood:

  • Oakton-Skokie
  • Dempster-Skokie

Train stations close to Lincolnwood:

  • Edgebrook
  • Forest Glen

Bus stations close to Lincolnwood:

  • Lincoln/Morse
  • Lincoln/Tripp
  • Lincoln/Kedvale

Public transit stations close to Chicago Loop, Chicago

Chicago Loop is located at Chicago Loop, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Clark/Lake.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Loop:

  • Clark/Lake
  • Monroe-Blue
  • Lake (Red)

Bus stations close to Chicago Loop:

  • Wells & Lake (South)
  • Lasalle & Wacker/Lake (South)
  • Clark & Randolph (South)

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 54A and BLUE LINE

To get from Lincolnwood to Chicago Loop in Chicago, take the 54A bus from Cicero & Pratt (South) station to Irving Park & Avondale (East) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Irving Park (Blue) station to Clark/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

63min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 54A
54A
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Chicago Loop
Leaves from Cicero & Pratt (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cicero & Pratt (South)
    ID 10470
    0.73 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 54A54A
    Wait for bus
    54A
    Irving Park & Keystone Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irving Park & Avondale (East)
    ID 10493
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Irving Park (Blue)
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Loop
    Walk to
    Chicago Loop
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 290, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 54A, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lincolnwood and Chicago Loop?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lincolnwood to Chicago Loop?

    The 290 bus line goes from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave station near Lincolnwood in Lincolnwood to Howard Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Howard Cta Station station near Chicago Loop in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Lincolnwood in Lincolnwood and Chicago Loop in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lincolnwood to get to Chicago Loop?

    Get on the 290 bus from the Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave stop near Lincolnwood in Lincolnwood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lincolnwood and Chicago Loop?

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

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

    The ride from Lincolnwood to Chicago Loop costs $2.00.

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