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

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Loop 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 15 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

75min$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
    14 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
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 290 and RED LINE

To get from Chicago Loop to Chicago Loop in Chicago, take the 290 bus from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave station to Howard Cta Station station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Lake (Red) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

77min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Chicago 'L' - RED 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
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Loop
    Walk to
    Chicago Loop
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Loop to Chicago Loop

The distance between Chicago Loop, Chicago and Chicago Loop, Chicago is approximately 14.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Loop 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 Chicago Loop

Chicago Loop is located at Chicago Loop, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Franklin & Randolph (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Loop:

  • Washington/Wells
  • Lake (Red)
  • Washington-Blue

Bus stations close to Chicago Loop:

  • Franklin & Randolph (North)
  • Wells & Lake (South)
  • Washington & Franklin (East)

Public transit stations close to Chicago Loop, Chicago

Chicago Loop is located at Chicago Loop, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Washington-Blue.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Loop:

  • Washington-Blue
  • Clark/Lake
  • Monroe-Blue

Bus stations close to Chicago Loop:

  • Franklin & Randolph (North)
  • Lasalle & Randolph (North)
  • Clark & Lake (South)

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 290 and RED LINE

To get from Chicago Loop to Chicago Loop in Chicago, take the 290 bus from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave station to Howard Cta Station station. Next, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Lake (Red) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

77min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Chicago 'L' - RED 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
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Loop
    Walk to
    Chicago Loop
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 290, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 290, Bus line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago Loop 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 1 hr 15 min.

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

    The 290 bus line goes from Touhy Ave & Keeler Ave station near Chicago Loop to Howard Cta Station 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 Chicago Loop to Chicago Loop in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Chicago Loop and Chicago Loop in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Chicago Loop to Chicago Loop costs $2.00.

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