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1 / 1 TravBuddies found this review helpful/trustworthy
 Jan 26, 2008
Particularly useful if you're going from O'Hare airport to downtown Chicago. There's a train that takes you straight out of the airport and into the loop, where you can basically catch another train anywhere. You don't even have to go onto the street, there's a covered hallway that leads you straight to the CTA. A ride on the train costs $2.00 and I think transfers are free.
There are machines at every station that vend the CTA cards. 
Picture of the blue line train -…
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Jul 20, 2007
I HIGHLY recommend getting a visitor pass for the transit system in Chicago. My 5 day pass only cost $18. You can pick one up at the airport, or you can order it online and have it delivered to you before your trip. You get unlimited riding on CTA buses and trains for the duration of the pass.
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Chicago Transit Blogs
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Jul 10, 2008
We made it back to the States. Kevin is currently in transit back to Seatle. I am staying in Chicago with the fam for 2 days. Going to a Cubs game tomorrow!!!!
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Jun 10, 2008
And the airport is close to Carol and Dick's place in Hinsdale and it is smaller and much easier to transit than O'Hare. Check-in went fast and smooth. The two hour wait for my flight to Denver went equally fast - must be a sign of old age kicking in... … Going to Work |
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Jun 27, 2009
While the Chicago Transit Authority's operation leaves much to be desired in terms of speed, efficiency, and modern amenity when compared to some of my more recent exploits in Washington DC and Japan, there is a certain grungy charm to it. The rickety rails screech and wail… Chicago Staycation |
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Jul 20, 2006
I had found a website for the Chicago Transit Authority, that would let you plug in an address or a landmark, and the site would tell you what subway or bus to take to get there. It had worked flawlessly until today. When we walked to the intersection where the bus stop was supposed… Magnificent Mile and Big John |
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