We make it easy to find your way on transit.

Trip Planners

The easiest way to plan a trip is to use a trip-planning service. Google Maps, the goroo (RTA), or the RTA Travel Information Center can all help you plan your trip.

You can:

• Plan a trip with Google Transit

You can now get transit and walking directions from Google Transit, a part of Google Maps!

Plan your trip on the Web at http://www.google.com/transit.

Note: Provides directions for CTA (city buses and trains) and Metra (regional commuter rail). Use goroo (see below) for trips that include Pace (suburban bus).

More info:
Introduction to Google Transit for Chicago
Learn about all your options for planning transit trips in Google Maps
Install Google Maps software on your mobile phone*
 

• Plan a trip with goroo (powered by the RTA)

With the RTA's new multi-modal trip planner, you can plan your trip faster, better and more accurately than ever before. 

Find schedules, fares and other pertinent information for the CTA, Metra, Pace and more! goroo can also help you customize your trip to use only accessible services, choose between bus, train, and multimodal trips.

Plan your trip on the Web at http://www.goroo.com. (Also: Advanced options)

 • Call 836-7000

You can get travel information from the RTA Travel Information Center by calling 836-7000 from any Chicago-area Area Code.

Notes:

• The center is open from 4:45 a.m. to 1 a.m., every day.
• For faster service, be ready to give your starting point and destination and the day and time at which you wish to travel.
• If you're calling from a phone number not local to the Chicago area, call +1 (312) 836-7000.
• For RTA Travel Information via TTY, call (312) 836-4949.

*For mobile browsing, or application or data usage, mobile carrier charges may apply.

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Planning your own trip

Maps

We publish a number of maps to help you find your way.

Additionally, maps are posted in each railcar and station to help you plan your trip when riding the 'L'.

Schedules & Route Guides

Our System Guide helps you find more information about any of our bus or rail routes.

More help

For help determining where to wait for a bus or train, visit our How-To Guides for Riding the Bus and Riding the Train.

*While Google Maps will presently give you directions on CTA and Metra, information about travel on Pace (Suburban Bus) is not presently available.
**For mobile browsing, or application or data usage, mobile carrier charges may apply.