The Metra Rail Lines in Chicago are electrified rail systems for daily commuters in the city. Metra is a perfect option to travel if you are living in the southern neighborhood hotels and feel like visiting the downtown area. Just hop on to a rail and it will drop you to River North area
- something to look forward. Metra runs between these two parts of the city connecting the downtown area and the southern neighborhoods.

Metra runs on electricity with the help of a centrally electrocuted line providing power to the train. They do not use gasoline or any biodegradable energy to operate the rail system. The transportation is similar to trams, which is an old world transportation facility and known for its slow speed. However, the Metra is an efficient option as it moves along segregated tracks instead of moving on traffic roads unlike 'trams'.

Metra is a great option if you want to travel to the city's attractions like Grant Park, Near South Side and Navy Pier. Ticket options include monthly passes, 10 ride tickets, weekend passes, student fares, group travel passes. You can get to choose from almost 15 different types. Ticket prices are anywhere between $7 on the weekends to $ 58 for monthly passes zone A. These are unlimited and have 12 zones with pricing varying as per zone.

Metra trains are available from every station in and around Chicago. For residents and students from places as far as Harvard in the Northwest, Metra is a great option for making a quick trip to the downtown region. Since most of the hotels are located south of downtown Chicago, lines like the Heritage Corridor, Southwest Service and Metra Electric District are the most important.