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

Glen Ellyn to The Loop CTA - Bus Schedule

The 301 bus from Glen Ellyn to The Loop CTA runs from 6:23 AM to 7:21 PM, with departures every 55 min-2 hr 5 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 42 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Glen Ellyn to The Loop CTA by bus and train

To get from Glen Ellyn to The Loop CTA in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 301 bus from Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd station to Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 20 bus from Madison & Clinton (West) station to Madison & Halsted (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $9.55. The bus and train schedule from Glen Ellyn may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to The Loop CTA on the Moovit app.

102min$9.55
Bus - 301
301
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 20
20
Walk to The Loop CTA
Leaves from Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glen Ellyn
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Halsted (West)
    ID 14467
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to The Loop CTA
    Walk to
    The Loop CTA
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Glen Ellyn to The Loop CTA

The distance between Glen Ellyn, Chicago and The Loop CTA, Chicago is approximately 28.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glen Ellyn to The Loop CTA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Glen Ellyn to The Loop CTA

To check the bus and train schedule from Glen Ellyn to The Loop CTA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Glen Ellyn) and destination (The Loop CTA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 301, Train line UP-W, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glen Ellyn and The Loop CTA in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glen Ellyn to The Loop CTA in Chicago?

    The 301 bus line goes from Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station near Glen Ellyn to Wheaton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Wheaton station near The Loop CTA in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Glen Ellyn and The Loop CTA in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glen Ellyn to get to The Loop CTA in Chicago?

    Get on the 301 bus from the Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) stop near Glen Ellyn in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Wheaton stop, which is closest to The Loop CTA in Chicago.

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

    The first train from Glen Ellyn to The Loop CTA in Chicago is Union Pacific West. It leaves the College Ave station at 11:47 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Glen Ellyn to The Loop CTA?

    The ride from Glen Ellyn to The Loop CTA costs $9.55.

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