Getting Around Chicago

Most of Chicago is reachable without a car. The CTA runs the L trains and buses, Metra runs commuter rail to the suburbs, and Divvy rents bikes and scooters across the city. O’Hare is on the Blue Line and Midway is on the Orange Line.

Trains, buses and bikes

• The Chicago L: complete guide — lines, fares and how to ride
• Every L station, by line
• History of the L
• CTA buses
• Metra commuter rail
• Divvy bikes
• O’Hare and Midway airports — and how to get downtown
• Driving and parking

L lines

• Red Line
• Blue Line
• Brown Line
• Green Line
• Orange Line
• Pink Line
• Purple Line
• Yellow Line

Last updated: October 31, 2026