Si tu próXimo destiny is Chicago, familiarize yourself with your P -transport systemúBlica is key, That is why I share this guineía about cómo using your subway.
Today we will focus on the famous «L», The high and subterr subway systemáChicago neo, y cóMo can use it to move around the city and its airports, What is worth indicating is my favorite of the «large» in the USA.
Using the Chicago Metro
The Metro system Chicago, known Cariñoursly like him «L» (abbreviation of «elevated», although alsoén has underground sectionsádenies), is operated by the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority). It is an extensive network that connects neighborhoods, attractions and inter -pointsés throughout the city and some nearby suburbs. You can make transfers between the different líneas and CTA buses with a single payment within a perídetermined time of time 2 hours.
I share this video of the experience:
It is important to note that the «L» from Chicago It is one of the TR systemsánsito ráI ask máS Ancient of the USA. His first línea, the Chicago and South Side Rapid Transit Railroad, startedó to operate the 6 June 1892, which makes it a ícono históEngineering richíA and urban transportation.
¿CóMo pays and cuáit costs?
The form más recommended to pay your trip on the subway is with a ventra card. You can buy a ventra card at the Metro stations, In some stores and in Línea. This card can be recharged with cash value or with travel passes (from 1 día, 3 días, 7 díunlimited monthly as I recommend). Simply approach your card to the card reader when entering the stationón.
Spaghettién you can pay with CR cardsésaid the déBito without contact directly in stations readers, Although in my case it does not workó, But I could do it with Google Wallet.
The Tarifa isáwarp for a simple trip is $2.50 USD. There are reduced rates for students and elderly.
LíChicago Metro Neas «L»
The «L» es icónot only for its functionality but alsoén for its presence in the architecture and culture of Chicago. Its víhigh as well off úNicas of the city and there are stations that feels like a trip to the past, It seems that at any time a steam train passesá Ahí.
Lídenies: The system of «L» It has eight Límain lines, each identified by a color:
- Red Line: One of the líneas más crowded, that goes from north to south throughés of the city center.
- Blue Line: Connect the center with O’Hare airport to the northwest and Forest Park to the west.
- Brown Line: A mainly high route that travels the «North Side» a travéS of Histórich.
- Green Line: Operates both high and surface sections, running from north to south throughés of the «West Side» and the «South Side».
- Orange Line: Connect the center with Midway Airport to the Southwest.
- Purple Line: A línea that operates mainly in the «North Shore» and offers express service to the center during peak hours.
- Pink Line: Connects the «Lower West Side» and Lawndale with the loop.
- Yellow Line (Skokie Swift): A líshort nea that connects skokie with the purple line on Howard Street.
Stations: The «L» have 146 stations distributed throughout the city and some suburbs. Many stations have direct transfers between different lídenies, facilitating trips. I recommend consulting with CTA CuáThey are accessible to them and have elevator or stairséctrics, since otherwise and if you areás with luggage, dutyáS climb or download enough stands.
Extensionón of the system: The network of «L» extends by approximately 165.4 kilómeters (102.8 miles), which allows you to access a large part of the áChicago metropolitan areaáorder and efficient.
¿Cóto reach airports in the Chicago Metro?
One of the great advantages of the system is its connectionódirect n with the two main airports of Chicago, which allows you to save time and money on taxis or transport services:
- O'Hare International Airport (WORDS): The Blue Line offers direct service the 24 hours of the dayía, the 7 díace of the week, to and from O’Hare airport. the stationón is located inside the airport, and you can follow the señchosen by «CTA Trains» O «Trains to City» From the terminals. The estimated travel time to the center of Chicago is 40-45 minutes and costs $5 leaving from the airport.
- Midway International Airport (MDW): Orange Line connects directly to Midway airport. the stationón of Midway is accessible and está connected to the airport terminal through a covered hallway. The estimated travel time to the center of Chicago is 20-25 minutes. Keep in mind that Orange Line does not operate throughout the night like the Blue Line, So it is important to check the schedules if you have flights very early or too late.
Autobuses
The cta tooéAn extensive bus network operates that complements the system «L», arriving to áReas not covered by LíMetro neas. You can make transBords FáCilmente between the subway and buses using your ventra card at no additional cost, thoseí Verify the operating schedules since they change Día a díA or its frequency alsoén.
I hope this guíA Help Move You With Confidence For Chicago using your emblemáTico Metro system. It is a way that I always prefer to experience a city and reach all your destinations, including its airports, efficiently.
¿You have a question about him «L» Chicago or Algún Council for other travelers? ¡Compártlo in the comments!
