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Getting Around

Public Transportation
Public transportation is an easy and affordable way to traverse the city and The Magnificent Mile. Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses and the elevated and subway trains will take you from one end of the city to the other in no time.

For route, fare and schedule information, call 312-836-7000 every day from 5 a.m.-1 a.m. (CST). The CTA system map is available at all train stations, Midway and O'Hare airports, visitor information centers and hotels. You can also plan your trip online at http://tripsweb.rtachicago.com

For details on schedules and system maps, contact the CTA at (312) 836-7000 or visit their web site at http://www.transitchicago.com

Traveling to and from the suburbs is also made easy by Metra trains. Contact Metra at (312) 322-4269 or visit their web site at http://www.metrarail.com for schedules, maps and stations. Once you reach Union Station, hop on the Wendella Boats RiverBus for a quick trip down the Chicago River to The Magnificent Mile. Contact Wendella at (312) 337-1446 or visit http://www.wendellaboats.com for information on schedules, rates and docks.

Taxi Cabs
Taxi cabs are plentiful and easy to catch along The Magnificent Mile. In Chicago , you pay the amount shown on the taximeter, plus any tolls. The meter should start at $1.90, then increase $1.60 for every mile, or $2.00 for every six minutes of waiting time. For more information and average fares, visit http://www.cityofchicago.org/ConsumerServices/cabfares.html

There are no designated areas to catch a taxi cab so simply raise your hand and wait for the next available cab to stop for you. Or, call Yellow Cab, 312-829-4222 or visit http://www.yellowcabchicago.com . For Wendella RiverBus taxi information, call 312-337-1446 or visit http://www.wendellaboats.com .

Trolley
Enjoy the sights of The Magnificent Mile from a trolley or double decker bus while your driver gives an entertaining and informative tour of the area. Hop on and off at several locations along The Magnificent Mile for a little shopping or a bite to eat. Pick up the trolley or double decker on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Pearson Street in front of the Water Tower Pumping Station or at 401 North Michigan Avenue next to the Chicago River .Visit http://www.coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/ to learn more.

Transportation Services

Click here for a list of transportation services in The Magnificent Mile Neighborhood.