'L' trains, CTA buses, Metra and walking. Times come from published timetables; live arrivals will be shown when real-time data is available.
5 elevator alerts · 36 bus alerts. Based on CTA customer alerts. Data may not be real time. ChiTransit is not affiliated with the CTA.
Schedules and alerts from public transit data, plus guides we check against official sources and date.
Door-to-door directions on the 'L', CTA buses and Metra, with walking.
Open the trip planner →The eight 'L' lines and their stations, with schedules, elevators and transfers.
Browse lines →Every CTA bus route, its stops and its timetable.
Find a route →Commuter rail from the downtown terminals to the suburbs: lines, zones and tickets.
Ride Metra →Current CTA alerts, delays, reroutes and planned work by line.
Check status →'L' station elevators reported out of service.
See outages →O'Hare by Blue Line and Midway by Orange Line, with verified fares.
Compare options →$2.50 'L' ride, $2.25 bus, passes, free transfers, reduced and student fares.
See fares →'L' and Metra stations, bus stops and Divvy stations on an interactive map.
Open the map →Bike share prices: single ride, day pass and annual membership.
See prices →Accessible stations, elevators and reduced fares.
Read the guide →The CTA runs Chicago's rapid transit system, the 'L', and its bus network. Metra's commuter rail links the downtown terminals with the suburbs, and Divvy bikes and scooters cover the last mile. Our trip planner combines the 'L', buses and Metra. Before you go, check service status and elevator outages.
Pay with a Ventra Card, a contactless bank card or a phone wallet. You get up to two more rides within two hours at no extra charge. Last verified on transitchicago.com
All fares, passes and discounts →
Take the CTA Blue Line from the station under Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Trains run 24 hours a day, the CTA says the trip downtown normally takes 40 to 45 minutes, and boarding at O'Hare costs $5. Details: O'Hare Airport guide.
The CTA Orange Line station is next to the terminal. The CTA puts the trip downtown at 20 to 25 minutes, for the regular $2.50 'L' fare, with no airport surcharge. See the Midway Airport guide.
No. Metra does not accept the Ventra card, but it sells mobile tickets in the Ventra app. You can also buy tickets from vending machines or, on board, from the conductor. See Metra.