Find CTA transit route information and bus and train route timetables and schedule information.

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Ventra Cards are used with transit value and passes for regular fares and transfers. Fare you load to your Ventra Card's transit account can be seen and managed at vending machines, online, in the …

With fast, frequent & direct train service to both Chicago airports, we're the best way to get into town. Blue Line service from O'Hare to downtown takes only about 40 minutes.

Designed in-house by people at CTA who love transit and know our system and our riders, we hope this updated version makes it easier than ever to get the info you need and get on your way.

The CTA provides public transit service throughout Chicago and many neighboring communities. We offer both subway/elevated rapid transit train service (the ‘L’ system) and bus service.

The CTA Blue Line provides 24-hour rapid transit train service between Chicago-O'Hare International Airport and the Forest Park terminal, via downtown Chicago. On this page:

New to riding transit? This section will help you learn everything you need to know using CTA, including buying your fare and getting on the bus or train, and provides helpful tips to make your trip even easier!

Chicago Transit Authority employees keep Chicago and 35 suburbs moving every day. This would not be possible without our skilled and dedicated workforce. Learn what qualities make a great CTA …

New Ventra Cards cost $5, but this value is immediately refunded to your Transit Account if you register within 90 days (you can even do it on the spot at a station using the mobile-friendly ventrachicago.com).