Transit systems Chicago
chicago union station, opened in 1925, third-busiest passenger rail terminal in united states
the regional transportation authority (rta) coordinates operation of 3 service boards: cta, metra, , pace.
the chicago transit authority (cta) handles public transportation in city of chicago , few adjacent suburbs outside of chicago city limits. cta operates extensive network of buses , rapid transit elevated , subway system known l (for elevated ), lines designated colors. these rapid transit lines serve both midway , o hare airports. cta s rail lines consist of red, blue, green, orange, brown, purple, pink, , yellow lines. both red , blue lines offer 24‑hour service makes chicago 1 of handful of cities around world (and 1 of 2 in united states, other being new york city) offer rail service 24 hours day, every day of year, within city s limits.
metra, nation s second-most used passenger regional rail network, operates 11-line commuter rail service in chicago , throughout chicago suburbs. metra electric line shares trackage northern indiana commuter transportation district s south shore line, provides commuter service between south bend , chicago.
pace provides bus , paratransit service in on 200 surrounding suburbs extensions city well. 2005 study found 1 quarter of commuters used public transit.
greyhound lines provides inter-city bus service , city, , chicago hub midwest network of megabus (north america).
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