Trains to the City CTA Symbol
1. Follow the CTA rapid transit train symbol to the train station located underneath Chicago O’Hare Airport.
CTA Rail Map *Note the Blue Line
2. Chicagoans call the train system the “L” despite the fact that the trains travels underground, parallel to the expressway, and above city streets. “L” is short for elevated trains.
Chicago O'Hare Station Blue Line Trains to City Purchase Fare Cards Cash or Credit
3. Check the website for up to date info at www.transitchicago.com/blueline.
Cash Only No Change Provided Fare Box. The fare for the cash farecards require exact change. As of May 17, 2012 is $2.25 one way from O'Hare Airport to Downtown Chicago.
4, After hitting the ATM go get change in $1 dollar bills and coins to use the exact change fare box.
CTA Pass Machine for Cash and Credit Cards
5. This CTA Pass Machine accepts Cash as well as these credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.
CTA Fare Credit Only Fare Machine
6. This Credit Card Only Machine requires a $5.00 minimum purchase.
There are three types of fare card machines: cash only fare card, credit card only fare card and cash or credit card pass machine. The passes are a good deal if you will be riding public transportation for several days as it includes unlimited travel on the trains and buses for 3 days or 7 days depending upon the pass type you select. If you just want to ride downtown then the fare card from the cash or credit card machine should suffice.
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