The Chicago Transit Authority administers the larger part of Chicago's public transport. Therefore for any information that regards this part of your trip you will have to contact the CTA telephone lines or go to their official website.

The CTA offers a range of services which include the rapid transit system. Also known as the L, this is one of the most remarkable public transport services in the US. It offers the traveler an option to enjoy 24 hours of the fastest public transit in the city.

Travel to Chicago may be quite fun if you take to this system for your first itinerary through the city. The tickets can be bought online and the travel schedule obtained from the CTA offices. A lot of these resources being offered over the internet making your travel to Chicago duly smooth.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_%27L%27

http://www.transitchicago.com/riding_cta/systemguide/blueline.aspx

http://www.transitchicago.com/riding_cta/systemguide/default.aspx

What should you know about the CTA?

The city offers a number of ways by which the passenger can pay for their travel. This includes transit cards as well as payment in cash. There is also the option to pay with the Chicago Card. This card offered by the CTA previously treated the holder to much lower fares.