Information about CTA bus and train service in and around Chicago. Find maps, schedules, service alerts, plan a trip, jobs, news and more!

The Chicago " L " (short for "elevated") [4] is the rapid transit system serving the city of Chicago and some of its surrounding suburbs in the U.S. state of Illinois.

The CTA operates the nation's second largest public transportation system and covers the City of Chicago and 40 surrounding suburbs. On an average weekday, approximately 1.7 million rides …

Dec 8, 2025 · Operation North Pole Christmas train returns to the rails CHICAGO (Dec. 8, 2025) – After a five-year hiatus, the Operation North Pole (ONP) Christmas train is returning to the…

The Chicago region is home to the second largest transit system in the country. Learn how to navigate the system using maps, bus and train trackers, and tips for your ride on this page.

The nation’s second-largest public transportation system, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), operates Chicago’s eight ‘L’ train lines and 127 bus routes.

Eight 'L' train lines cross the city providing rapid transit services (known as a "subway" or "metro" system in many cities). 140 local and express bus routes complement this system.

Metra is a public transportation provider in Chicago which operates train lines since 1984. The Metra has 11 train lines in Chicago with 234 train stations. Their train lines cover an area from …

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the operator of mass transit in Chicago, Illinois, United States, and some of its suburbs, including the trains of the Chicago "L" and CTA bus service.

Chicago subway guide around the city. Interactive L map, best route and price calculator. Information about price, tickets and working hours.