Chicago Transportation
Even though the city streets are laid out in a even though the city streets
are laid out in a grid system, it it isn?t always easy to drive in Chicago?s
traffic, especially at rush hour. Many of the city?s sights and activities
are located downtown within walking distance, and taxis are easy to find and
inexpensive. The best way to get around town is by using the Chicago
Transit Authority?s trains or buses.
O?Hare International Airport
(ORD)
773.686.2200
Midway Airport
(MDW)
773.838.0600
Airport Express
312.454.7800 or 800.654.7871
Omega Shuttle
773.483.6634
Amtrak
225 S. Canal
Street
800.872.7245
www.amtrak.com
Greyhound Lines
630 W. Harrison
Street
312.408.5970 or 800.231.2222
The Chicago Transit Authority operates an extensive system of buses and
trains and is the best way to get around in Chicago. The train system is
called ?the L? and there are seven color-coded lines. Buses have marked
stops about every two blocks.
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
312.836.7000
www.transitchicago.com
American-United Cab
773.248.7600
Checker Cab
312.243.2537
Flash Cab
773.561.1444
Yellow Cab
312.829.4222