The RTA system provides nearly 2 million rides each week day.

Chicago’s first elevated train line began operation in 1892.

Participating in the RTA/CTA Transit Benefit Program can save you up to 40 percent on your annual transit costs.

The RTA system is the second largest in the United States.

The RTA Travel Information Center receives nearly 10,000 calls per day.

You can get from the Loop to O’Hare in 40-45 minutes on the CTA’s Blue Line.

It's 30 to 35 minutes from the Loop to Midway on the CTA’s Orange Line.

Metra’s North Central Service stops at O’Hare Airport.

The region served by the RTA covers 3,700 square miles.

Transit ridership in northeastern Illinois is growing steadily.

The RTA system is required to recover 50 percent of its operating costs from the fare box.

Pace operates special buses to sporting events, concerts and other special events.

The 495-mile Metra rail system serves 243 stations.

The CTA’s Red Line train stops at U.S. Cellular Field and Wrigley Field.

Bicycles are allowed on CTA trains during off-peak hours.

All Pace buses are equipped with bike racks.

The CTA, Metra and Pace allow you purchase tickets online.

Metra’s family fares allow children under 12 to ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.

CTA and Metra trains are equipped with automated announcement systems.

Metra trains are fully accessible to customers with disabilities.

CTA trains serve 144 stations.

There are more than 12,000 CTA bus stops.

You can rent a CTA train for a private party.