2024

CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CTA)

Getting around by metro
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The Chicago Transit Authority manages the 8 "L" Train lines, each designated by a color and all passing through the interior of the Loop, as well as the city's bus network. To use the CTA's bus and subway network, you need a rechargeable Ventra card, which costs US$5 to purchase. You can buy single metro tickets, but this option is only worthwhile if you only take the metro a few times, as it is more expensive.

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