Chicago transit such as buses will get you where you need to go. Eventually. — Photograph: Daniel SchwenChicago transit such as buses will get you where you need to go. Eventually.

Chicago transit guide

Before you hop on that bus or train, plan your trip on Chicago transit with information about El stations, Ventra and more

Thursday February 26 2015

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If you're looking for a way to get around the city, you can always take a cab or drive, but the cheapest way to and from the Loop and everywhere it leads is to hop on a bus or a train. Plan your trip in by keeping up to date with CTA projects, Ventra hiccups and everything else you need to know about Chicago transit.

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High-speed rail project from O'Hare to Chicago in the works

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Say goodbye to the Madison/Wabash El station

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Say goodbye to the Madison/Wabash El station

One of the city's most depressing El stations closed for good on Monday.

CTA to host concert series outside of El stops in June

CTA to host concert series outside of El stops in June

Your evening commute during the second and third weeks of June is going to be way more interesting.

Red light cameras are a pain, but speed cameras are much worse

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The 5 worst intersections in Chicago

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Quiz: Which CTA El station is this?

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Historic photos of Chicago trains and buses

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2014's best People of the CTA photos

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The 6 best and 6 worst El stations

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The 6 best and 6 worst El stations

Some CTA stops make us happy to ride the train, other make us angrier than a tourist trying to reload a Ventra card

Everything you need to know about Ventra

Ventra FAQs

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Ventra FAQs

Cutting through the information fog on the CTA’s fare system

The best #AskVentra questions on Twitter

The best #AskVentra questions on Twitter

Chicago's most (un)reliable PR fiasco suffers yet another public embarrassment

The best reactions to the CTA's fare system

The best reactions to the CTA's fare system

After the morning commute, the "new way to pay on the CTA" has garnered mixed reactions

We answer your Chicago transit questions

What does it take to get a seat on the train?

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What does it take to get a seat on the train?

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Can CTA employees use signs and vests to park in tow zones?

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Can CTA employees use signs and vests to park in tow zones?

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Are there public bathrooms at the Chicago Blue Line station?

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Are there public bathrooms at the Chicago Blue Line station?

In the mezzanine level of the Chicago Blue Line stop, there are two bathroom doors. Are these open to the public?

What's up with the See Something, Say Something poster campaign?

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What's up with the See Something, Say Something poster campaign?

Does the CTA’s poster campaign do nothing?

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