This is a well-organized and detailed network of routes. It includes 8 subway branches and 140 bus lines.
Public transport ticket prices in Chicago:
- a single metro ticket costs 2.50 USD, and a bus ticket — 2.25–2.50 USD. It is valid for two hours. The first transfer costs 0.25 USD, and the second one is free;
- a day pass costs 5 USD, a three-day pass — 15 USD, and a weekly pass — 20 USD.
Tickets and passes for public transport in Chicago can be purchased in subway underpasses, at bus stops, newsstands, information centers, and some cafés.
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.
