The Windy City · Chicago's elevated "L" rail is one of the most iconic urban rail systems in the world.
Navigate Chicago with CityNav →Chicago's elevated "L" rail is one of the most iconic urban rail systems in the world. The Loop serves the city centre, with lines fanning out to all major neighbourhoods and attractions.
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Open CityNav — Free →The Chicago 'L' (elevated) is the city's iconic rapid transit system, famous for its elevated tracks running above city streets and the Loop — a unique elevated circuit encircling the downtown business district. Eight colour-coded lines fan out from the Loop to all major neighbourhoods.
Yes — the Blue Line runs from O'Hare to downtown in about 45 minutes, 24 hours a day. Midway Airport is served by the Orange Line, connecting to the Loop in about 30 minutes. Both use the standard Ventra fare with no airport supplement.
Yes — the Blue Line (O'Hare–Forest Park) and the Red Line (Howard–95th/Dan Ryan) run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This makes O'Hare one of the most transit-accessible airports for late-night arrivals in the United States.