GETTING HERE By plane: Getting to and from the city from O’Hare International Airport or Midway International Airport is quick, easy, and convenient. For information on both airports, go to flychicago.com. By Amtrak train: Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail service to more than 500 destinations in 46 states. Visit amtrak.com for more details. GETTING AROUND By public transit: Groups can use public transportation to get into and around the city via Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train and bus lines, as well as the Metra rail system. CTA ‘L’ train: There are eight ‘L’ lines serving 145 train stations all over Chicago, including the Blue Line (24 hours), Brown Line, Green Line, Orange Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Red Line (24 hours), and Yellow Line. GETTING TO & AROUND CHICAGO What you need to know about traveling to Chicago, plus tips on how to navigate the city. All fares and rates are subject to change. SCAN HERE TO LEARN ABOUT MORE WAYS TO GET AROUND CHICAGO. CTA fares start at $2.25 for buses and $2.50 for trains with a reloadable Ventra card. One-, three-, and seven-day Ventra passes are available. 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). Visit transitchicago.com to learn more. Metra rail: High-speed Metra trains connect outlying suburbs to downtown and are an easy way to travel into the heart of the city. Most train routes arrive at Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Center, both a short walk from the Loop and many downtown hotels. Single-trip fares start at $3.75. Learn more at metrarail.com . CTA 'L' train Download from the Apple App Store or Google Play. By rideshare: Lyft (lyft.com) and Uber (uber.com) rideshare services are available throughout the greater Chicago metro area. Download the Lyft or Uber app for fare quotes and booking. By car: Major car rental companies have facilities at O’Hare and Midway airports, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and Hertz. Visit the rental company’s website for details. By bike or scooter: Chicago’s Divvy bike-and scooter-sharing system is an inexpensive and easy way to get around the city. Thousands of bikes and scooters are available at hundreds of stations across Chicago. Single classic bike rides are $1 to unlock and $0.18 per minute. Or try Divvy’s ebike, with a pedal-assist motor. Pay $1 to unlock the ebike, plus $0.44 per minute. Scooters are $1 to unlock and $0.44 per minute. Learn more at divvybikes.com . By water taxi: Seasonal water taxis are a scenic and budget-friendly way for groups to reach points of interest along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Take a ride with Chicago Water Taxi ( chicagowatertaxi.com ) or Shoreline Water Taxi ( shorelinesightseeing.com ). By taxi: Credit cards are accepted in all cabs. CTA bus: There are 127 bus CHICABS allows passengers routes throughout the city, to electronically hail and pay with bus stops every few for a taxi through mobile blocks. Several lines operate apps ARRO ( ridearro.com ) 24 hours a day. and Curb ( gocurb.com ). Average Flight Time to Chicago Seattle 4 hours, 30 mins. Minneapolis 1 hour, 20 mins. Toronto 2 hours San Francisco 4 hours, 30 mins. 2 hours, 30 mins. Denver Chicag o New York 2 hours MAARTEN VAN DEN HEUVEL Washington, D.C. 1 hour, 45 mins. Los Angeles 4 hours 3 hours, 30 mins. Phoenix 2 hours, 15 mins. Dallas Atlanta 2 hours Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL -354 miles; 570 kilometers Dallas, TX to Chicago, IL -802 miles; 1,291 kilometers Denver, CO to Chicago, IL -919 miles; 1,479 kilometers Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL -1,744 miles; 2,807 kilometers Minneapolis, MN to Chicago, IL -412 miles; 663 kilometers New Orleans, LA to Chicago, IL -831 miles; 1338 kilometers New York, NY to Chicago, IL -714 miles; 1,149 kilometers Orlando, FL to Chicago, IL -983 miles; 1,582 kilometers Phoenix, AZ to Chicago, IL -1,453 miles; 2,338 kilometers San Francisco, CA to Chicago, IL -1,858 miles; 2,990 kilometers Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL -1,737 miles; 2,796 kilometers AVERAGE FLIGHT TIMES TO CHICAGO 2 hours, 35 mins. Houston New Orleans 2 hours 2 hours, 30 mins. Orlando DISCOVER ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES, INCLUDING GUIDES TO ACCESSIBLE ATTRACTIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY TIPS FROM LOCALS. 19
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