Transportation
Thanks to public transportation and free trolleys, you can get around Chicago with ease. Rail service and rental cars are also available to take you beyond Chicago to destinations throughout Illinois.


PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

RTA (Regional Transportation Authority)
Want to know the best way to get around in Illinois? Visit Goroo.com to find the fastest, shortest, cheapest, and most environmentally-friendly ways to reach your next destination, whether it’s by car, train, or bus. Side-by-side comparisons provide the mileage, estimated cost and travel time of each mode of transportation.

CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) Bus/Train Service
Buy a one-way fare or a 1-, 2-, 3- or 5-day CTA Visitor Pass. Enjoy unlimited rides on all CTA buses and trains. Visitor passes are sold at many Chicago venues as well as select museums, tourist attractions and O'Hare and Midway airports.
888.968.7282

Metra Commuter Rail
Metra system makes travelling to and from downtown Chicago and its surrounding areas easy. The 10-Ride Ticket saves 15% over one-way fares and can be shared. The Weekend Pass is good for unlimited rides on all Metra lines on both Saturday and Sunday.
Weekdays: 312.322.6774
Evenings & Weekends: 312.836.4949

Amtrak
Amtrak offers train service to many Illinois destinations and attractions, making it a cost-effective alternative to travelling by car or bus.
800.872.7245


AIRPORTS

O'Hare International Airport
800.832.6352

Midway International Airport
800.832.6352



RENTAL CARS & AIRPORT SHUTTLE

Airport Express
888.2THEVAN or 888.284.3826

Alamo
800.GOALAMO or 800.462.5266

Avis
800.331.1084

Budget
800.527.7000

Enterprise
800.261.7331

Hertz
800.654.3001

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