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Getting Around Chicago

Even if you are an avid walker, Chicago is a sprawling city and you sometimes may need a little help. Fortunately, it has a huge mass transit system with buses, elevated trains (the “L”) and subways, along with abundant cabs/taxis and limousine services. Use these links and resources to help guide you in getting around Chicago.

Rooftop Dance Series Waltzes Across Chicago
Month Long Performance Series Set to Wake Up Morning Commuters

After Dark at the Art Institute
The Art Institute of Chicago's Evening Associates hosts its monthly cultural affair for art lovers in the Modern Wing.

Carl Hammer Gallery
The River North gallery showcases Outsider Art from Chicago artists and beyond.

Chicago Train, Subway, and Bus Public Transportation Overview
Most of the time traffic in Chicago and trying to find parking can be maddening, especially for the uninitiated visitor. But there is a solution, Chicago's extensive public transportation system.

April in Chicago - Weather and Event Guide
Everything you need to know for a great time in Chicago in April, including the hottest theater tickets, restaurants, events and weather.

Public Transit Trip Planner
This handy trip planner provided by the Chicago Transit Authority allows you to put in addresses for point A and point B, and it will show you the best transit route including transfers and alternative options.

Chicago Parking Map
Just enter a street address or city site, and up pops a close up map with parking icons showing you various Chicago parking garage/lot locations.

Chicago Pedway Map (PDF)
When the Chicago weather gets brutally cold (and it does), head down to Chicago's underground pedway system -- it's a neat way to get around to a number of different places downtown.

North Side Transit Map
A detailed map of Chicago's North Side transit system, including major train lines Red (Howard/95th), Brown (Ravenswood), and Blue (O'Hare/Douglas).

Downtown Transit Map
A detailed map of the downtown transit system serving the "Loop", including major train lines Red, Blue, Brown, Green (Lake), Purple (Evanston), and Orange (Midway).

Happy Birthday, Chicago!
Happy 176th Birthday, Chicago!

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