Public Transportation:
- Chicago Transit Authority (L Train and Bus): http://www.transitchicago.com/
- CTA Bus Tracker: http://www.ctabustracker.com/bustime/home.jsp
- Ventra (CTA transit card): https://www.ventrachicago.com/
- Metra Train: https://metrarail.com/
Mobile Phone Apps:
- Chicago Transit (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.funforfones.android.chicagocta
- Transit Stop: CTA Tracker (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/transit-stop-cta-tracker-free/id414569920?mt=8
- Ventra (Android and iOS): https://www.ventrachicago.com/app/
Taxi:
- Checker Taxi: http://checkertaxichicago.com/ 312-243-2537 Text only: 312-520-3029 (include your address with no city, state or zip)
- Flash Cab: http://www.flashcab.com/index.aspx/ 773-561-4444
- Carriage Cab: http://www.chicagocarriagecab.com/ 877-547-8294, 312-326-2221
- Curb: Official taxi app for City of Chicago: https://gocurb.com/chicago/
Ridesharing:
- Uber: https://www.uber.com/?exp=home_signup_form
- Lyft: https://www.lyft.com/
- Divvy Ride- Schedule a ride up to a year in advance: https://divvyride.com/
- Via- Car pool app: http://ridewithvia.com/
- Arro: https://www.goarro.com/
- ZipCar- reserve a car for an hour or up to 7 days: http://www.zipcar.com/
Biking:
- Divvy Bikes: https://www.divvybikes.com/
- Bike Chicago: http://bikechicago.com/
Airport Transportation:
- Getting to and from O’Hare information: http://www.flychicago.com/OHare/EN/GettingToFrom/Pages/default.aspx
- Getting to and from Midway information: http://www.flychicago.com/midway/en/gettingtofrom/pages/default.aspx
- GO Airport Express: http://www.airportexpress.com/
- Shuttlefare: http://www.shuttlefare.com/chicago_ohare_airport_shuttle_ord
- Super Shuttle: http://www.supershuttle.com/
Other:
- Google Maps is also a great way to track public transportation in Chicago and will tell you whether you need to take the L, bus, Metra, etc.
- Chicago is a bike friendly city. Whether you bring your own or rent one downtown, make sure to take a ride down the Chicago Lakefront bike path for some excellent views.
- Have a car and looking for a decent parking spot? Use Spot Hero online or download the app to reserve a parking spot in the city (usually) at a cheaper price: https://spothero.com/