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

Advertising

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.

The latest Chicago transit news

Chicago transit features

A complete guide to the 606
Things to do

A complete guide to the 606

For years, the Bloomingdale Trail was an unused elevated train line, riddled with weeds and broken bottles. After some extensive rennovations, it's now...

Quiz: Which CTA El station is this?
Things to do

Quiz: Which CTA El station is this?

Whether you love or loathe the CTA, as a Chicagoan you probably spend plenty of time riding the El. But have you ever stopped to really notice the art on...

2014's best People of the CTA photos
Things to do

2014's best People of the CTA photos

One of the best (and worst) things about Chicago transit is that all kinds of people from different walks of life—sometimes different planets—are huddled...

The 19 people you'll see on the CTA
Things to do

The 19 people you'll see on the CTA

All kinds of bizarre people ride our buses and trains, but these are the most common characters you'll see—and attempt to avoid

Everything you need to know about Ventra

Ventra FAQs
Things to do

Ventra FAQs

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

We answer your Chicago transit questions