Chicago Metro CTA

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the nation’s second largest public transportation system--a regional transit system that serves the City of Chicago and 40 neighboring communities. CTA provides million rides on an average weekday, accounting for over 80% of all transit trips taken in the six-county Chicago metropolitan region. The rail system consists of train lines spanning the city and neighboring communities, and is known as “The ’L’.“ The service provided is described as “heavy rail ra