Neighborhoods
West Loop Transportation And Highways
There’s a lot to love about Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood — where else can you find a former warehouse district filled with historic buildings and hip renovations that’s only steps from the Loop and filled with galleries, restaurants, shopping and entertainment?
Getting Around the West Loop
With so many West Loop transportation options, it’s never hard to get somewhere you want to go.
Whether you’re commuting downtown for work or heading to the suburbs for pleasure, you have easy-access, local transportation options via both public transportation and various West Loop highways.
If you’re considering moving to the West Loop, here’s what you’ll want to know.
Getting Around via Trains and Buses
Not only is the West Loop a walkable neighborhood filled with attractions, but also this neighborhood gives its residents prime placement near public transportation. When you need to get elsewhere in the city, choose from three CTA routes, nine bus routes and nine Metra routes. Simply take a bus or train to get wherever you need to go in, around and out of downtown! The convenience of West Loop highways and transportation options are just one more benefit to living in this area.
Traveling by Car on Your Own or with a Taxi Service
The West Loop highways also add convenience to urban life, connecting you to all the city offers and beyond! Living in the West Loop, you’ll have no problem getting around the city by car. Because you’re already so close to everything, you minimize traffic or travel time wherever you’re heading. Plus, there’s parking available in public lots, garages and on the street — depending on where you go. Though even if you don’t have a car, road travel is convenient with an abundance of taxis, easy to hail on the street. The city requires cabs to accept credit cards, too.One visit to the West Loop is all it takes to see that this area has a lot to offer.
If you’re thinking of moving here, check out our current list of West Loop apartment rentals, and find the right one for you!
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