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Things to do in Illinois, United States: The Best Mass Transportation Systems
Discover the best top things to do in Illinois, United States including Chicago Transit Authority - CTA, Metra - Commuter Rail, Texas Eagle, City of Chicago Limousine, Ogilvie Transportation Cener.
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1. Chicago Transit Authority - CTA
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 410 reviews
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the nation's second largest public transportation system and covers the City of Chicago and 35 surrounding suburbs. On an average weekday, approximately 1.6 million rides are taken on the CTA. The CTA is an independent governmental agency created by state legislation. We began operating on October 1, 1947, after acquiring the properties of the Chicago Rapid Transit Company and the Chicago Surface Lines. On October 1, 1952, CTA became the sole operator of Chicago transit when it purchased the Chicago Motor Coach system. Our mission “We deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities.”
Reviewed By bryan8underwood - Texas, United States
We were on a 4 day visit to Chicago and used the CTA L trains to get everywhere. The blue line took us from the airport to downtown, then we rode almost every other colored train throughout the city, then the blue line back to O'Hare airport when we left. All the trains were clean. Some were crowded. All of them were super easy to navigate. All the stations were clean too. We bought a 3 day pass for each person in our group then a 1 day pass on the last day to make things easier. Don't be afraid to use the L trains. They were simple to get on and off and find the stops we needed. The CTA maps combined with Google maps were super easy to figure out as well. Never had to deal with any CTA employees so no comments on that.
2. Metra - Commuter Rail
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By madisonparnello
i’m from the suburbs and took the train recently to chicago. i was of course on the wrong side of the tracks and in a panic because i could not miss my train. when the conductor saw that i was on the wrong side, after just a couple minutes the train moved up and he opened the doors to let me on. told me why i was on the wrong side and even gave me a hug and i couldn’t have had a better experience. Omar i hope you see this because you are THE BEST train conductor EVER. 13/10 better get a raise because i’ve never met a nicer person. he even came back to check on me and complimented my shoes.
3. Texas Eagle
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By davecK4545RI
I took this train San Antonio to Springfield, IL in Feb 2021. The train left the station late because it was waiting on another train to arrive and it was late. I had a roomette in the dorm car and Antonio/Tony was the attendant. Everything went very well for me. The new menu Amtrak uses had very tasty offerings! I arrived in Springfield on time and made a smooth bus connection to board the Zephyr for the second half of the trip. Great job, Amtrak!
4. City of Chicago Limousine
City Of Chicago Limousine, Inc. caters to individuals and corporate clients all over Chicago and surrounding suburbs as well as nearby states (WI & IN). We specialize in high quality chauffeured transportation that is complimented by a number of luxury sedans, corporate SUV's, stretched limousines, passenger vans, super-stretch SUV's, and party buses.
5. Ogilvie Transportation Cener
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
