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Elevated Chicago is proud to announce its partnership with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in co-funding the expansion of the Elevating Culture Near Transit initiative with three new creative placekeeping projects beginning this spring. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting arts and culture projects across Chicago’s transit corridors. Read More about Elevated Chicago Expands “Elevating Culture Near Transit” Initiative with Three New Grants and Historic Partnership with CTA

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) filed a lawsuit today against the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), seeking the immediate restoration of funding obligated to CTA for the Red Line Extension (RLE) and Red & Purple Modernization (RPM) projects. Read More about Chicago Transit Authority Sues Federal Government Over Paused Red Line Extension and Red & Purple Modernization Project Funding

CTA is the best way to travel to all your destinations around Chicagoland. Customers can save money by purchasing an unlimited rides pass, either the 1-Day ($5) – far more economical and convenient than the price of gas and parking - or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real budget-saving move. Read More about In The Year of the Fire Horse Let CTA Be Your Chariot Around Chicagoland

As part of CTA’s ongoing commitment to invest in transit and the communities the agency serves, CTA today announced it is accepting proposals for the sale of land in the Lakeview neighborhood as the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project nears completion. Read More about CTA Moves Forward with Promised Transit Oriented Development Plan As Agency Completes Historic Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project

The CTA is a spooktacular alternative to getting around Chicagoland this Halloween weekend. Customers can save time and money by purchasing an unlimited rides pass, either the 1-Day ($5) – far more economical and convenient than the price of gas and parking - or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real budget-saving move. Read More about Let CTA Get You to Various Tricks or Treats As We Embark on the Scary Holiday Weekend

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) are inviting community members to help shape the future of bus travel in Chicago through public meetings for the Bus Priority Corridor Study— an important step in advancing the Better Streets for Buses Plan. Read More about CTA and CDOT Invite Public Input on Bringing Bus Priority Infrastructure to Five Bus Corridors

CTA riders can rely on two free bus shuttles providing connections in the Loop this weekend, while Loop Elevated rail service is suspended. CTA crews will be replacing critical track switching equipment at the Tower 18 junction, which requires the suspension of Loop Elevated rail service along the Brown, Green, Orange and Pink lines in the downtown area. Service along these rail lines will operate normally outside of the Loop/downtown, while Red and Blue lines service will remain unaffected. Read More about CTA Service to Upcoming United Center Events; Weekend Work Affecting Rail Service

Let CTA be your number one travel option to all the fall festivities happening this season. Customers can save money by purchasing an unlimited rides pass, either the 1-Day ($5) – far more economical and convenient than the price of gas and parking - or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real budget-saving move. ​ Read More about CTA Is Your Designated October Ride

As we approach the 21st night of September, let CTA be your choice to get around Chicagoland. Customers can save money by purchasing an unlimited rides pass, either the 1-Day ($5) – far more economical and convenient than the price of gas and parking - or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real budget-saving move.​ Read More about Chase Away the Clouds of September on CTA As You Travel to Fun Festivities

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday joined Sen. Dick Durbin, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Rep. Mike Quigley, CTA and other officials for the official grand opening of the Argyle Red Line station, one of four stations that opened on July 20, 2025, as part of the CTA’s historic $2.1 billion Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project. Read More about Mayor Johnson Joins Sen. Durbin, Reps. Schakowsky and Quigley and CTA to Open Four New, Fully Accessible CTA Red Line Stations as Part of CTA’s Historic Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project