Using public transportation while visiting Chicago
Local Public Transportation System
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
http://www.transitchicago.com/
Link to metro trip planner
http://tripsweb.rtachicago.com/
Link to Transit Fares
http://www.transitchicago.com/maps/fares.html
Link to Airport
http://www.chicagotraveler.com/trains-buses.htm
July 4th and summer celebrations accessible via public transportation
- Chicago's Navy Pier will host fireworks while visitors can also enjoy a variety of activities including live entertainment from local artists. The event is open to all ages.
How to get there:
Take a bus to Navy Pier's front entrance - the #29 (State Street), the #65 (Grand Avenue), the #56 (Milwaukee Avenue) or the #66 (Chicago Avenue). During weekday rush hours, the #120 (Northwestern/Wacker Express) and #121 (Union/Wacker Express) serve Navy Pier and their respective Metra train terminals.
- The Bally Total Fitness Race to Taste 5k Run & 2-Mile Walk July 1 The event will take place in conjunction with the largest outdoor food and free music festival. Taste of Chicago opens after the race at 11:00 am. Where: Grant Park, Corner of Balbo & Columbus Time: 8:30am-10:30am
How to get there:
Bus stops close to Grant Park include Monroe, Michigan Avenue, Adams and State
Subway stations close to Grant Park include Jackson, Library-State/Van Buren
- Millennium Park, Family Fun Festival Performance Tent
July 29 and July 30th
As part of the Family Fun Festival series, the Doo-Dads (A Rock & Roll Band for Kids) will be appearing at Chicago’s Millennium Park on Sunday at 2pm and on Monday at 2pm and 4pm. Details at: www.millenniumpark.org or http://www.thedoodads.com/
How to get there:
CTA train stations close to Millennium Park include the Red Line Washington Street exit and the Brown/Green/Orange and Purple Line Madison/Wabash Street exit.
- Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival
August 25-26
The annual free festival is one of the biggest celebrations of Latin culture in Chicago. It takes place in the city’s Grant Park at starts at 10:30am. Next to live music, the festival also includes an arts and crafts fair and numerous food and drinks stalls.
How to get there:
Bus stops close to Grant Park include Monroe, Michigan Avenue, Adams and State
Subway stations close to Grant Park include Jackson, Library-State/Van Buren
August 30-September 2 The all-day event is Chicago's longest running lakefront music at Grant Park.
How to get there:
Bus stops close to Grant Park include Monroe, Michigan Avenue, Adams and State
Subway stations close to Grant Park include Jackson, Library-State/Van Buren
Other destinations:
http://www.transitchicago.com./maps/toptrips.html
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