Public transportation in Chicago

Basic information about Chicago's public transportation, rules of conduct and features.

City transportation in Chicago

This is a well-organized and detailed network of routes. It includes 8 subway branches and 140 bus lines.

Transportation ticket prices in Chicago:

  • One subway ticket costs 2.25 USD, one bus ticket costs 2 USD. It is valid for two hours. The first transfer costs 0.25 USD, the second one is free;
  • pass for one day - 10 USD, for three days - 20 USD, for a week - 28 USD.

Tickets and passes for transportation in Chicago are sold at subway underpasses, bus stops, newsstands, information centers and some cafes.

Tips for travelers:

Learn the rules for using transportation in Chicago. For example, you can only get on the bus through the front door and get off through the back door. To get stopped in the right place, don't yell at the driver from across the room. Just pull the rope that is located along the window. The doors on the buses are touch screen doors. When the light above the exit turns green, just touch them and they will open.

All the information you need about Chicago's transportation can be found at the official website.


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