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Welcome to Chicago!
There's plenty to enjoy and do in this great city. With world-class parks, museums, shopping, hotels, nightlife, food and much more. There's never a dull moment in Chicago!
At the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), we provide over 1.7 million rides on an average weekday, and we can get you just about anywhere in Chicago and 40 surrounding communities.
It's easy.
We keep it as simple as possible. For the easiest trip:
- Plan your trip.
Use the online trip planner on the right side of this page, or call +1 (312) 836-7000.
- Get your fare.
You can buy fare at hundreds of locations around the region, including at a number of retail and tourist locations (that includes all of our train stations and both O'Hare and Midway airports).
- Go!
Board a bus or train and enjoy Chicago!
Airport Trips
To/From Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport is served directly by the Blue Line (one of CTA's 'L' train routes) and drops you off right at Terminal 2's doorstep!
Blue Line trains serve O'Hare at all times (24 hours per day, seven days per week). Trains operate every few minutes during the day and every 15-30 minutes overnight.
Blue Line Route Guide
To/From Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-Midway International Airport is served directly by the Orange Line (one of CTA's 'L' train routes) and drops you off just steps from the airport terminal! Follow signs from the train station to the airport.
Orange Line trains serve Midway from early morning thru late-evening hours, every day. Trains operate every 6-15 minutes throughout the day while there is train service.
Orange Line Route Guide
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