Chicago Transportation

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  • CTA (city trains & buses, the EL), Chicago

    1. CTA (city trains & buses, the EL)

    Visitors to Chicago may find it convenient to use the el or buses to get around, especially if they are traveling to and from the airports or going outside of the city center frequently. You can...   more
  • Trolleys (some are FREE), Chicago

    2. Trolleys (some are FREE)

    We are currently on vacation in Chicago and using the free trolley with no problems other than finding an actual map! Here is our gift to...   more
  • O'Hare International Airport, Chicago

    3. O'Hare International Airport

    A couple of things: 1) By O'Hare Airport Hotel I'm assuming you mean the Hilton Hotel which is actually within the O'Hare Airport complex. If not let me know. 2) Arrival via Amrtak at 4:00 p.m....   more
  • Driving/Parking, Chicago

    4. Driving/Parking

    Parking rates increased as of 1/1/13, rates have increased annually since 2008 when the city of Chicago leased the meters to an outside contractor Parking is expensive in Chicago, the most expensive...   more
  • METRA and South Shore Line (suburban rail network), Chicago

    5. METRA and South Shore Line (suburban rail network)

    You shouldn't have a problem with luggage as long as you are not traveling on a morning or afternoon express train. The express trains are usually between 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. going into the city...   more
  • Greyhound/Megabus (U.S. bus system), Chicago

    6. Greyhound/Megabus (U.S. bus system)

    On the 11 trips me and my friend have accumulated, one was 3 hours late to the destination and another was 5 hours late. Both were due to mechanical problems with the bus. We contacted customer...   more
  • Taxis, Chicago

    7. Taxis

    There are many Ways to get to/from Chicago to Ohare or Midway Airports and to get around Chicago. I have find out that if you need go place to place best way is to hop on a Cab for short trips. Cabby...   more
  • Amtrak (U.S. train network), Chicago

    8. Amtrak (U.S. train network)

    Take the train to Chicago and save fuel, avoid the traffic and parking hassles, and arrive feeling refreshed! Well, we all know that's a good idea, but is it actually practical? In the summer of...   more
  • Airport Shuttles, Chicago

    9. Airport Shuttles

    I decided I didn't fancy taking the El out to O'Hare airport, not with bags and not when faced with a) probably long security lines at O'Hare (I was right) and b) a red-eye flight back to the UK. So...   more
  • Boat Tours & Taxis, Chicago

    10. Boat Tours & Taxis

    To get another angle on the city, take a one-and-half hour boat cruise down the Chicago River aboard Chicago’s First Lady and Learn about the architecture and design of over 50 buildings as described...   more
  • Midway International Airport, Chicago

    11. Midway International Airport

    Chicago's Midway International Airport is O'Hare's little brother, though it is older than O'Hare. Located just 10 miles from downtown, Midway serves 17 million passengers each year. The airport was...   more
  • By bicycle or on foot, Chicago

    12. By bicycle or on foot

    There are some very nice, scenic and awesome bike trails in Chicago Subs. Take a particular one starting at Milwaukee Avenue and Devon Avenue. You can take it all the way to beautiful Botanical...   more
  • Pedway, Chicago

    13. Pedway

    Once again taking the inimitable advice of our dear Dabs, the intrepid Beatchick sets out to follow the path of the Pedway but is flummoxed by closures. Basically, I tried to follow the tour Dabs...   more
  • Carriage Rides, Chicago

    14. Carriage Rides

    Chicago Horse and Carriage is very unreliable. I made a reservation with them as part of my engagement plans. The driver failed to show up and made us miss our dinner reservations. On top of it all,...   more
  • Map of Downtown Chicago, Chicago

    15. Map of Downtown Chicago

    I'm sharing this map of downtown Chicago based on a forum question from October, 2012 where the person wanted to see a map of Chicago. They were going to be on...   more
  • Day passes, Chicago

    16. Day passes

    If you're visiting Chicago for 2 days or more and you're planning to travel a lot, it's advisable to get Day passes.There are 1-Day Fun Pass and 2, 3, or 5-day...   more
  • Milwaukee to Chicago, Chicago

    17. Milwaukee to Chicago

    One can reach Chicaho from Milwaukee either by Bus or by Train.Amtrak operates 7 daily trains on weekdays.The downtown Milwaukee Amtrak station is at the...   more
  • thanks to D for some great driving in the rain, Chicago

    18. thanks to D for some great driving in the rain

    Chicago is well served by mass transit but we were traveling around the US for six months with all our camping/backpacking gear so our car was the best option....   more
  • Casino shuttles, Chicago

    19. Casino shuttles

    Until Chicago gets casinos of their own, the closest casinos are in Indiana and the various suburbs of Chicago. Horseshoe Casino in Hammond is the closest to...   more
  • Gooro - A New Chicago Travel Link, Chicago

    20. Gooro - A New Chicago Travel Link

    According to information I've found "Goroo (pronounced "go-ru") is a mix of the words "go" and "kangaroo," which is meant to hint at speedy travel. It's the...   more
  • Limousines, Chicago

    21. Limousines

    Limousines are commonly used to get to and around Chicago. For longer journeys they can work out cheaper than a taxi, and are certainly more comfortable....   more
  • Cabs were easy, Chicago

    22. Cabs were easy

    I used taxis in Chicago four times during my stay in the downtown area and, in all cases, there was no trouble at all in quickly finding an available cab and...   more
  • Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago

    23. Chicago Transit Authority

    For my first ride into Chicago, I decided to use the Chicago Transit Authority train from O'Hare, instead of taking a more expensive taxi. However, after...   more
  • Been through O'Hare Airport a number of times!, Chicago

    24. Been through O'Hare Airport a number of times!

    I've passed through Chicago's O'Hare airport a few times, but it was not until an October, 2004 business meeting that I actually got beyond the airport!...   more
  • Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

    25. Lake Shore Drive

    Driving along Chicago's Lake Shore Drive, especially on a nice spring, summer or fall day and you will see sail boats on the Lake, people running, jogging,...   more

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