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Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

“L” or Subway Train // Bus

The CTA operates Chicago’s eight ‘L’ train lines and 129 bus routes. Not all of the system’s train lines are elevated (which is where the term ‘L’ comes from). They do, however, connect the city via above-ground, street-level, and subway trains, and serve 145 rail stations all over town. Two lines operate 24/7: the Blue Line, which connects Chicago O’Hare International Airport and downtown, and the Red Line, with service between the North and South Sides via downtown.

Convenient CTA bus routes travel throughout the city, with stops every few blocks. Several lines offer Night Owl service, running until 2 am. or later. Get more information about extended hours of service.

For more information, visit: www.metrotransit.org. App download available through Ventra.

Bike

Chicago is a city made for cycling. There are over 200 miles of protected bike lanes, buffered bike lanes, conventional bike lanes, dashed/advisory lanes, marked shared lanes, and neighborhood bike routes throughout the city.

Divvy, Chicago’s bike-share program, offers over 580 stations and 5,800 bikes across the city, available for rent 24/7. Users simply pick up a bike from a self-service docking station and return it to a station near their destination.

For more information, visit: www.divvybikes.com App download available through Divvy.

Nearby Parking

Free parking is not readily available in most parts of the city. Therefore, booking with SpotHero is the most convenient and affordable Chicago parking option.

Review the spots and Chicago parking map to book your preferred spot through your computer or phone, or download the free SpotHero app to easily reserve parking on the go at any time.

Spot Hero allows you to pay per day or per month all through it’s app.

For more information, visit: spothero.com App download available through Spot Hero.

Additional Connections

Uber // Lyft

Download your free Lyft and/or Uber app for on-demand ridesharing throughout the city. Simply enter your current location and destination, review fare options, and request your ride.

Metra

The high-speed Metra commuter rail train connects outlying suburbs to downtown Chicago, and is a fast and easy way to travel to the heart of the city. App download available through Ventra.

Water Taxis

Chicago Water Taxi by Wendella Boats and Shoreline Water

Taxi by Shoreline Sightseeing offer fast, affordable, and fun connections between Chicago’s top tourist destinations, and are the perfect combination of sightseeing and transport.