TRANSPORTATION / MASS TRANSIT

The Regional Transit Authority
Customer Service
312-913-3110
RTA Travel Information
312-836-7000
www.rtachicago.com
RTA oversees the three public transit operators in northeastern Illinois: Chicago Transit Authority, Metra commuter rail, and Pace suburban bus.

Chicago Transit Authority
312-836-7000
www.transitchicago.com
CTA serves Chicago and scores of surrounding suburbs with bus and train service including rapid-transit service to major airports.

Metra Commuter Rail
Weekdays
312-322-6777
www.metrarail.com
Covering nearly 500 miles, the Metra system serves hundreds of stations in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, McHenry, and Kane.

Pace Suburban Bus System
847-364-PACE
Trip Planning
312-836-7000
Pace Van Pools
847-5-WE-POOL
www.pacebus.com
Pace buses serve the suburban region around Chicago with 240 routes, 450 vanpools, and dial-a-ride programs.

Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Customer Service
219-926-5744
Schedules/fares
312-836-7000
https://www.mysouthshoreline.com
The South Shore Line provides passenger rail service from Northwest Indiana to Chicago, including trains to South Bend, Michigan City, and Dune Park.

 

Intra & Interstate Transit

Amtrak Passenger Rail
800-USA-RAIL
www.amtrak.com

Greyhound Bus Service
800-231-2222
www.greyhound.com