How to get from Lincoln Square to The Loop CTA by bus?

By bus

To get from Lincoln Square to The Loop CTA in Chicago, take the 49 bus from Western & Foster (South) station to Western & Madison (South) station. Next, take the 20 bus from Madison & Western (East) station to Halsted & Madison (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

45min$2.25
Bus - 49
49
Bus - 20
20
Walk to The Loop CTA
Leaves from Western & Foster (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lincoln Square
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Madison (South)
    ID 14546
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Western (East)
    ID 15364
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & State (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Madison (North)
    ID 440
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Loop CTA
    Walk to
    The Loop CTA
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Lincoln Square to The Loop CTA in Chicago, take the 49 bus from Western & Foster (South) station to Western Blue Line Station (South) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station to Uic-Halsted station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

58min$2.25
Bus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to The Loop CTA
Leaves from Western & Foster (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lincoln Square
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (South)
    ID 8239
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Uic-Halsted
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Loop CTA
    Walk to
    The Loop CTA
    600 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lincoln Square to The Loop CTA

The distance between Lincoln Square, Chicago and The Loop CTA, Chicago is approximately 8.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lincoln Square to The Loop CTA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Western & Foster (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Lincoln Square:

  • Damen (Brown)
  • Western-Brown
  • Francisco

Train stations close to Lincoln Square:

  • Ravenswood

Bus stations close to Lincoln Square:

  • Western & Foster (South)
  • Foster & Western (East)
  • Foster & Western (West)

Public transit stations close to The Loop CTA, Chicago

The Loop CTA is located at The Loop CTA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Halsted & Monroe (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to The Loop CTA:

  • Uic-Halsted
  • Clinton-Blue
  • Clinton (Green/Pink)

Train stations close to The Loop CTA:

  • Chicago Union Station
  • Chicago Otc

Bus stations close to The Loop CTA:

  • Halsted & Monroe (North)
  • Halsted & Monroe (South)
  • Halsted & Madison (South)

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Lincoln Square to The Loop CTA in Chicago, take the 49 bus from Western & Foster (South) station to Western Blue Line Station (South) station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station to Uic-Halsted station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

58min$2.25
Bus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to The Loop CTA
Leaves from Western & Foster (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lincoln Square
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (South)
    ID 8239
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Uic-Halsted
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Loop CTA
    Walk to
    The Loop CTA
    600 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lincoln Square to The Loop CTA?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lincoln Square to The Loop CTA?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lincoln Square and The Loop CTA in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lincoln Square to The Loop CTA in Chicago?

    The 49 bus line goes from 79th & Western Terminal (West) station near Lincoln Square to Western & Madison (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Western & Madison (South) station near The Loop CTA in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Lincoln Square to The Loop CTA in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Lincoln Square and The Loop CTA in Chicago by bus is about 45 min.

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

    Get on the 49 bus from the 79th & Western Terminal (West) stop near Lincoln Square in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Western & Madison (South) stop, which is closest to The Loop CTA in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Lincoln Square to The Loop CTA in Chicago?

    The first train from Lincoln Square to The Loop CTA in Chicago is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Ravenswood station at 12:07 AM.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Lincoln Square to The Loop CTA in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Lincoln Square to The Loop CTA in Chicago is Brown Line. It leaves the Western-Brown station at 6:21 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lincoln Square to The Loop CTA?

    The ride from Lincoln Square to The Loop CTA costs $2.25.

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