The Windy City. Plan metro, train and bus journeys with offline maps, ticket advice and live departures when connected.
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.
Best pass for tourists: Ventra 1-day or 3-day pass
Chicago has 8 public transit lines. CityNav provides downloaded route and station information for offline planning, with live service updates available when connected.
+ 19 more stations supported in CityNav
Chicago has 8 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station when connected, while downloaded timetables keep core planning available offline.
8 lines — downloaded timetables included; live updates need a connection
Bus routes across Chicago — plan your journey before you board
From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, Chicago has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
Choosing a navigation app for sightseeing? Read our transparent CityNav vs Google Maps comparison, including the features each app does better.
Read the best places to visit in Chicago →Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring Chicago.
Open CityNav — Free →Landing soon? These guides compare every way to get from the airport into Chicago — trains, buses and taxis with prices, times and luggage tips.
✈️ O'Hare International Airport (ORD)All transport options to central Chicago — comparedEmergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for Chicago — core safety guidance is available offline in the CityNav app; current updates require a connection.
Open Chicago Safety Centre →Download CityNav before you fly to keep Chicago's core transit maps, scheduled timetables and safety guidance available offline. Live departures, disruption updates, AI responses, nearby places, bookings, location sharing and SOS transmission require an internet connection.
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.