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The downtown Loop serves as the hub of Chicago’s public transit network that extends to surrounding neighborhoods and suburbs, as well as O’Hare and Midway international airports. TAKE THE ‘L’ Eight Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) ‘L’ lines — the Blue Line (24 hours), Brown Line, Green Line, Orange Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Red Line (24 hours), and Yellow Line — serve 145 train stations. transitchicago.com RIDE THE BUS There are 129 CTA bus routes lacing the city — buses stop every few blocks and have mounted maps within the cabs. Several lines operate 24 hours. transitchicago.com HOP ON METRA High-speed Metra commuter trains connect outlying suburbs to downtown, and are an easy way to travel into the heart of the city. Single trip fares start at $4. metrarail.com RIDE AMTRAK Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail services to more than 500 destinations in 46 states. amtrak.com HAIL A CAB Taxis are plentiful and easy to hail. Check individual companies for rates. CHICABS offers options for taxicab passengers to electronically hail and pay for a taxi cab through mobile apps ARRO (ridearro.com) and Curb (gocurb.com). Chicago is also Uber (uber.com) and Lyft (lyft.com) friendly. GRAB A BIKE Chicago’s Divvy bike-sharing program is an inexpensive and easy way to get around. Thousands of bikes are available at hundreds of stations across the city. Rates start at $3.30 for a single 30-minute ride. Or try Divvy’s e-bike, with a pedal-assist motor. Pay $3.30 to unlock the e-bike, plus 20¢ per minute. divvybikes.com TRY A WATER TAXI Seasonal water taxis are a scenic and budget-friendly way to reach points of interest along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Take a ride with Shoreline Water Taxi (shorelinesightseeing.com) or Chicago Water Taxi (chicagowatertaxi.com). All fares are subject to change. CTA FARES CTA fares start at $2.25 for buses and $2.50 for trains with a reloadable Ventra card. Single-ride Ventra ticket: $3 (includes three rides within two hours of use) or $5 (from O’Hare Airport). One-day Ventra ticket: $10 (unlimited rides for 24 hours). transitchicago.com Follow @CTA for the most up-to-date travel information. FUN FACT: You can easily explore many of Chicago’s neighborhoods via the ‘L’ and Metra. Learn about accessible ways to get around Chicago at choosechicago.com/plan-your-trip/accessibility-in-chicago/getting-around-chicago.
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