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How to get to South Loop in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' or train?

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Directions to South Loop (Chicago) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near South Loop

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How to get to South Loop by bus?

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How to get to South Loop by Chicago 'L'?

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Bus stations near South Loop in Chicago

  • Dearborn & Harrison (North),1 min walk,
  • Dearborn/Harrison,1 min walk,
  • State & Harrison/Congress (South),3 min walk,
  • Dearborn & Congress (North),3 min walk,

Bus lines to South Loop in Chicago

  • 22,Paulina & Howard Terminal,
  • 24,Dearborn & Randolph (North),
  • 62,Cicero & Archer (South),
  • 850,North Bolingbrook – East Loop Express,
  • 855,Plainfield-East Loop Express,
  • 2,Hyde Park Express,
  • 6,Jackson Park Express,
  • 10,Museum of Science & Industry,
  • 29,State,
  • 130,Museum Campus,
  • 146,Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express,
  • 148,Clarendon/Michigan Express,
  • 36,Clark & Arthur Terminal (West),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to South Loop?

    The closest stations to South Loop are:

    • Dearborn & Harrison (North) is 48 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Dearborn/Harrison is 48 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • State & Harrison/Congress (South) is 176 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Dearborn & Congress (North) is 183 yards away, 3 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near South Loop?

    These bus lines stop near South Loop: 146, 22.

  • Which train lines stop near South Loop?

    These train lines stop near South Loop: MILWAUKEE DISTRICT NORTH, UNION PACIFIC NORTH, UNION PACIFIC NORTHWEST .

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near South Loop?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near South Loop: BLUE LINE, BROWN LINE, RED LINE.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to South Loop in Chicago?

    The nearest bus stops to South Loop in Chicago are Dearborn & Harrison (North) and Dearborn/Harrison. The closest one is a 1 min walk away.

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Public Transit to South Loop in Chicago

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