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you can easily get around Chicago on foot, by car, bike, or
cab, The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the quickest and
most affordable way to travel throughout the city and into
the suburbs. The CTA provides train and bus transportation
to the city and 40 surrounding suburbs. With over 1.5 million
rides a day, it is the second largest transportation system
in the country. The CTA
runs public transportation within the city while the Metra,
Amtrak
or PACE
bus system provide services into and out of the city.
The CTA is extremely organized and offers
a map
or trip
planner which can assist you in getting to your destination
in a timely manner.
If public transportation isn’t your
thing, no need to worry……a taxi will most likely
pass you by anywhere in the city! If not, a couple numbers
to keep handy are:
Yellow Cab
312-TAXI-CAB (312-829-4888)
Checker Cab
312-CHECKER (312-243-2537)
If you are looking for some adventure and
are up for a river cruise for fun, or an alternative route
to the office, visit Wendella
boats. Wendella boats fairy commuters and tourists alike
throughout Chicago’s waterways. Further, formalized
architecture tours, sightseeing tours, private charters and
the Riverbus passenger ferry, located just minutes from the
Metra and Union Pacific train stations at Madison Street,
are also available.
Another valuable website is Chicago
Traveler. Here, you will find information on everything
from parking garages in the city to a list of museums for
every interest.
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