Chicago Travel - How to Get Around - 5 Ways

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It’s easy to get around Chicago without a car. Here are my five favorites ways, and the apps that make transportation in the Windy City a breeze.
Be sure to visit lizzyfay.com/ for more information and advice about Chicago! Thanks to Ismael Cossyleon for help shooting this video.
Apps
• Ventra - For the L trains and buses.
• Via - On-demand car service.
• Uber - On-demand car service.
• SpotHero - Discounted parking
• ParkWhiz - Discounted parking
• Google Maps - Helpful for direction on L trains
1. The L
This stand for “elevated train.” Chicago has 144 rail stations throughout the city, and they are relatively easy to navigate - especially with help from Google Maps. I’m a big fan of using the L to beat traffic.
a. Cost: $2.25 per ride. It’s cheaper if you get a pass.
b. Pro Tip: If you are coming from O’hare, the Blue Line will take you right downtown. Take the Orange Line if you’re coming from Midway Airport.
2. Water Taxi
During the warm months, you can cruise to many of the city’s top tourist spots by boat. The Chicago Water Taxi or Shoreline Water Taxi will take you to places like Michigan Avenue, China Town, and the Museum Campus. You’ll take in beautiful views of Chicago’s architecture along the way.
a. Cost: $10 day passes are available.
b. Pro Tip: Go at sunset for a spectacular view.
3. On-Demand Car Service
Download the Uber and Via apps to order a car on-demand. Prices are cheaper than a taxi, and it’s super convenient. Via offers black car service throughout downtown for a flat fee of $3.95, although there’s a chance you’ll be carpooling with someone headed in the same direction. ** 2018 update: Via now offers rides in all cars (not just black) and different price points. Still an affordable option!
a. Pro Tip: If you’re taking Uber from the airport, go to the designated ride-sharing pickup area. At Midway, it’s the Departures level at door UL1. At O’Hare, it’s upstairs at Departures.
*Note Via now offers standard car service and private rides. It is not limited to shared black cars.
b. Tip 2: Use a promo code to ride for free (see mine at the end), and then share your own code with friends to rack up free rides.
4. Bike
Rent a bike and ride around the city. Take advantages of Chicago’s 18-mile lakefront trail that goes to the Museum Campus. The new 606 path is a popular place to bike as well. Check out routes here: ChicagocompleteStreets.org. Bike rentals: Divvy or Bike and Roll.
a. Cost: $10-$36.
b. Tip: Bike and Roll offers helmets, Divvy does not.
5. Walk
Chicago is a walkable city, so get outside and explore! The new Riverwalk is a great place to start.
a. Pro Tip: Use Google Map’s walking tab for directions by foot.
6. Parking
Download the ParkWhiz or SpotHero apps. They’ll locate available parking spots for you at a discounted rate. Use a promo code (mine is below) for even greater savings.
Pro Tip: Stick to #1-5. Bringing a car downtown is unnecessary.
My Promo Codes
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• SpotHero - Sign up through refer.spothero.com/s/Lizzy for $7 off.
• ParkWhiz - Sign up through ssqt.co/m5eej1c for $5 off.

[@airportinfohq]

0:29 The L 1:01 On-Demand Car Service 1:37 Water Taxi 2:14 Bike 3:12 Walk Helpful tips up there. Thank you for sharing!

[@thomasschmidt9780]

... thank you for the tips. Chicago is the best town in the United States. I will visit Chicago in this year. Thomas from Germany👌😊

[@chrisleearies484]

I like Chicagos beautiful skyline and the beaches. There is plenty to do and see. It's midwests own New York

[@thebabbler8867]

Chicago is superior to NYC tho.

[@solidsnake8331]

@@thebabbler8867 Not even. Chicago is a beautiful city, the windy city. But it's not a real city like the city that sleeps. They're both awesome

[@kimbrown8883]

I’m coming to Chicago in 2 weeks and still getting all types of info and this video is awesome. Looking forward to my visit.

[@LizzyFay]

Kim Brown so kind of you to say, Kim. Have an awesome trip and thanks for watching!

[@tcorourke2007]

People in Chicago don't say "forgettaboutit".

[@timmmahhhh]

tcorourke2007 unless we're imitating New Yorkers :)

[@laurice8056]

Hey I’m from Chicago, and my family, friends & I say “forgettaboutit”, LOL 😆

[@thesimp9593]

@@laurice8056 Lol I don't say forgetaboutit Plus for people visiting Chicago it's hard to get around some times with traffic because of rush time so it's best to use the Train or the water taxi during rush time

[@blankface_]

People in NY don’t even say it

[@lenbata]

Going to Visit Chicago On Labor Day weekend from California

[@LizzyFay]

Awesome! That is a good time to visit.

[@Metallidean280]

Thank you for this video. Very helpful! It's nice to have some price reference. First video I've found that was actually very useful

[@readysetbryan]

Great suggestions on ways to get around. I live up in the far north side (Edgewater) and the buses are great for quick ways to get downtown. They actually become faster than the train because they run express. And that Ventura Pass, also works on the Pace system which can get city goers out to suburbs like Schaumburg for some shopping at Woodfield Mall.

[@LizzyFay]

ReadySetBryan Good advice. Thanks, Bryan!

[@KierraBroughton]

Thank you so much for this video! I will deff be using a few of your links for parking! I'm also gluten-free and really enjoyed your food videos as well! Thank you so much!!

[@LizzyFay]

Thank you!! Have an awesome trip!!

[@mibaowlaw]

Man, I love Chicago. Can't wait go be back.

[@LizzyFay]

droitlaw such a great city!

[@spokenreason9654]

Sure is.. born & raised and still here.

[@thesimp9593]

droit law being raised there was fun I hope you come to Chicago soon

[@deborahmariamstanly2938]

Mee tooo...I LOVE chicago😍😍😍

[@lonnieclemens8028]

Thank you for sharing this video. It has been really helpful. I would like to visit Chicago for a weekend.

[@gaming_sportsaaron1365]

Why did I think Chicago was somewhere in California when I saw that lake looks like an ocean and the river looks like a sea wow i should plan to travel here when covid is gone

[@wlouisharris]

Good tips. We were just in Chicago. It seems like Lyft and Uber prices were really high. We took an Uber from the Hancock tower down to the Chicago river and it was 12 bucks(for about 1 1/2 ride). It will take you more time but the L is an affordable way to get to either airport. If you're going from downtown the Red Line is the way to get to Wrigley. Still if we had to do it again I think we would ride a Divvy bike to the Wrigely from downtown. One thing about the L is I thought it wasn't the nicest subway compared to NYC, Atlanta, London, or Paris. Downtown Chicago is very walkable too.

[@AngelaSMak]

Great tips. Thanks.

[@gwenjones8311]

Chicago love to visit one day 😄looks very clean Great video 👏👏👏

[@nidhibisht7993]

thank you for giving information

[@commonman6077]

I live in downtown Chicago.. I hate winter here(cause I'm from India). except that, its awesome.. cost of living is affordable.

[@bmendez3782]

Man I gotta go there one day just to ride the Els and by the way Chicago having all this and NYC having the samething they both got a lot in common.

[@LizzyFay]

Bmendez378 It's an awesome city! :)

[@calderon760]

Cool. Going there tomorrow!

[@hadjnabil4811]

Thank you lot's for your advise ,god bless you and the peole wich to love them

[@omarakram6142]

Thank you so much. I plan to visit chicago next week with my wife. And i m already like i know everything now. Yo (y)

[@LizzyFay]

Awesome! Hope you had a great visit!

[@thedaffamily5020]

This was a great video, lots of good information. I also have a few videos from Chicago downtown and beaches that I recorded.

[@Jmndz8]

great video! thank you!

[@LizzyFay]

Sure! Thanks for watching, Jorge!

[@ebonyharr]

Thank you SO MUCH

[@lulualsudairi]

This is great. Are there channels containing Chicago guides (streets, shops, restaurants, places to check out, etc.) you recommend checking out? Blogs would be fine too

[@LizzyFay]

Lulu Alsudairi my site of course! :) Lizzyfay.com Also, the city’s tourism site is Choose Chicago, which has lots of information.

[@michelpouvoir1851]

Congrats! Great video and valuable hints!

[@Zikolondon]

Water taxi in discerption says 8$ for water taxi ride it’s $2 per ride or daily pass $8

[@bigmatt1987hawaii]

Thanks for the info! Hawaii Turo

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That was very informative!! I was in Chicago over spring break and did a review on it as well. Please take a look as I took the water taxi too. I'm subbing to your channel.

[@themadsofsandiego]

I wanna go to Chicago too

[@TripPisso]

what is the mic model u r using : ?

[@marioarias7033]

Very nice and informative video. You are the best. Thanks.

[@crwnofenlightenment]

thank you so much. you just saved me a fortune.

[@LizzyFay]

Gavin Expose happy to hear that, Gavin! Thanks for watching and hope you have a great time in Chicago!

[@sportr_]

Wrigley Field to the Shed is not that far when you think about how big the city is. So basically they just cover the Northside and the south loop. Wow.

[@TraceurDoc1]

Shanell Porter umm yeah! Being a born and raised Chicago resident, I can advise you don’t wanna go too far south or west anyhow 🤣

[@onlytruth753]

Thanks for the info ;) ❤

[@Annalovespinkxox]

Thank you!! I just visited Chicago

[@LizzyFay]

Sure, thanks for watching! Looks like you had a nice visit. :) Cheers!

[@nathanlewis330]

That's Dirt Cheep Travel Hole Chicago For 3 Bucks In Black Tax Cars

[@LizzyFay]

Thanks for checking out the video. Hope you enjoyed your trip!

[@aneesal-radaei3539]

Awesome ... looooved it ... loved u 2

[@oceaneyessystem]

I feel this presents accurate information, living close to Chicago. (HI)

[@LizzyFay]

Thanks, Emily! I appreciate the feedback and the subscribe! :)

[@oceaneyessystem]

Who doesn't need a sub or two?

[@Zayn2728]

Nice! Quite helpful!

[@LizzyFay]

Ryder17 Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@1915164]

gorgeous city and awesome town planning.........Great city Chicago !

[@LizzyFay]

Thanks so much! It's an awesome place, especially in the summer. :)

[@1915164]

You are welcome ...thanks !

[@jasminefreeman1471]

Thank you

[@ChicagoStreetTV]

Great Video!

[@LizzyFay]

Thank you!

[@Aleex7315]

Hello, I need to come to Chicago from Europe, thank you for the tips.

[@blademanmarius]

Eu locuiesc in Chicago, te pot astepta la aeroportul O”Hare , si te duc cu masina la destinatie.

[@clarkewi]

Well done. I'll put it on my bucket list.

[@LizzyFay]

Thanks! Hope you get to enjoy Chicago sometime.

[@clarkewi]

Like to hear some of that blues. Spring is coming.

[@sweetie_9018]

Your Video is very helpful and cool Thank you :)

[@LizzyFay]

Feray Yildiz Thanks so much! I appreciate the feedback and hope you enjoy Chicago!

[@hatersgotohell627]

How do you plan this all out though during the moment. Like say I want to get from the conservatory to Navy pier what is the best way to do this that is cheapest?

[@jacksonjames1368]

Awesome, but i think it's good to know the Chicago's negatives .. like which places we should avoid for our safety and at what time .. yeah stuff like this will be so vital for the new comers or visitors .. thanks for the excellent info up there, though .

[@zdubz22]

They are nowhere near where anyone visiting would go many many miles from the downtown. Chicago is actually the 23rd most dangerous city in the US when you adjust for population (per capita). Atlanta, Miami , Washington DC and Philadelphia are among famous US cities that are more dangerous than Chicago.

[@Courtclerkk]

Very nice and simple video loved it

[@LizzyFay]

Courtclerkk Thank you!

[@stephenjones9826]

great tips. never been to chi town but will.

[@LizzyFay]

Stephen Jones Hope you make a visit sometime! Summer is the best though.

[@sagars8216]

loved it...

[@kim4youMedia]

Its Really Nice and useful clip. I like to travel there too. Thanks your tips 🔔🔔🔔🔈🔈🔈♥️♥️♥️

[@ghanshyamsingh2881]

very useful

[@abdirhazan403]

*HELPFUL*

[@jorgevillavicencio9065]

I was looking a video line this !! I will a log stop in chicago ..do you think i can visite the city with my backpack ? Or is there a place to leave it ? Thank you . Keep doing videos !!

[@LizzyFay]

Hi Jorge, thanks for watching! I haven't heard of a place to leave your backpack other than a hotel or hostel. Pack light and you should be fine. ;) Enjoy your visit!

[@jorgevillavicencio9065]

I will do that! Thanks oh and would you recomend it usuing couchsurfing?

[@LizzyFay]

jorge Villavicencio I've never done couch surfing in Chicago, but the people in the city are generally very nice!

[@jorgevillavicencio9065]

Thank you so much, I already have a couch surfer! :)

[@jaya1986]

😂😂😂

[@miguelkeeler7747]

How's the rental/job market in Chicago? Thinking of moving there if I like it.

[@LizzyFay]

Miguel Keeler There are a lot of new rental buildings going up! Come check it out and see how you like it!

[@emmazheng5326]

Thank you for nice tips! I planning to do a short visit. Do public transportation go to Cloud Gate and Sky-deck?

[@LizzyFay]

Emma Zheng yes they do! The brown line and purple lines do a loop and stop near those attractions. I also highly recommend downloading Via, Lyft or Uber and using one of those apps to get around. It's easy and affordable. Here is my promo code for Uber: uberLizFay for a free ride up to $15. And here is the info for Via: Use code, elizabeth4y4, to get $10 of free credit. You can download the app here: bit.ly/2bANGAU

[@LizzyFay]

Emma Zheng I do get a free ride too if you use those, but I swear by those apps. I use them everyday! Super easy.

[@emmazheng5326]

Thank you LizzyFay. I downloaded those apps. I will definitely use them. Planning my mini trip now. I hope it is not that cold. Is it safe to be out at night time too?

[@m1garandm155]

100% pure millenium explanation !

[@Ecoean]

#1. Train is fastest. More on time. But beware of poop cars and homeless. #2. Buses cover more grounds. Safer. But buses are never on time, and slow. Take advantage of the Express routes! #3. Water Taxis/Divvy Bikes. These are over priced and limited. But excellent for a cheap/free tourist experience. #4. Uber/Lyft. If money isnt an issue, these are the way to go, if you aren't driving. #5. Walking around is a great idea. PS. No matter what, don't compare out public transportations to Asia's. Fares are not subsidized by our government. Many of our infrastructure is outdated. Most riders are middle-lower class riders. Expensive, old, un posh rides, so don't be culture shocked, please.

[@ThePrettySweet79]

Planning a trip to Chicago in the Spring, is Uber and Lyft very expensive there? I notice you said if money isn't an issue.

[@peterjamesfoote3964]

Your stays about CTA ridership are completely out of touch with reality. CTA still does a random digit dial Customer Satisfaction Survey of the whole region that indicates that 3/4 or so of CTA customers choose to use CTA for their commute even though they have/can afford to drive in instead. While no service is perfect, a very large share of CTA customers are very satisfied and very likely to continue using CTA and very willing to recommend using CTA to friends families and coworkers. I think that given CTA and Pace’s massive service levels, those planning trips should use the travel apps that take CTA schedules with real time service delay info into account. Don’t shy away from buses to make trips within the SuperLoop (12th Street/Roosevelt to North Avenue and the Lake to Halsted Street). Going from the South Loop to Water Tower place can be done very quickly.

[@peterjamesfoote3964]

Statistics.

[@Ecoean]

PeterJames Foote yes, you are quoting from those who actually ride CTA. But most Chicagoeans do not rely on CTA as their sole transport medium. They either still own cars or take rideshares. Unlike Asia, where many don’t even have cars, because the public transportation is more cost efficient and reliable.

[@NimaTamangwow]

wow, so cool guys

[@govindvermachannelallinone2347]

Wow what a city Chicago 😱😱😍😚😘🙂

[@puppyalvin]

I'm heading to chicago in 25 days. Is there a food truck park? Also how far south can I go without having to worry about safety? Is chinatown safe? The latino are for tacos?

[@gordon4385]

Puppy Alvin We don't have a foo d truck park. Chicago's a little behind the times in that one. But they're definitely around town.

[@eriks5643]

Puppy Alvin don’t go past 35th

[@raccoonman6358]

we dont have one, near the shedd aquaruim you cold find food stands though

[@HelloRiya]

I love chicago

[@creeperforskina]

if you go to the shed aquarium you can get in free by going through the giftshop

[@Danny-fs7dm]

I live in the really mexican and southside of Chicago, It's more of a small town, almost like Riverdale, the Mexican version.

[@araaguilarvillanueva2330]

Hi,could you tell me about the weather un November,i will go from 11 to 17th,thank you so much

[@benasismanagement8527]

generally it will be very chilly to cold....no snow tho-windy

[@GordonLF]

Using a car downtown during weekends or at night is not complicated at all. But yes, parking may be expensive, though.

[@repairdrive]

Spot hero for sure!! They are a GREAT company.

[@LizzyFay]

repairdrive Anyone who visits me uses SpotHero! It’s awesome!

[@MotorCityPhoenix313]

Parkwhiz worked really well for me too

[@mariaandres1673]

Let the count down begin 🙌🌃💟

[@happyhornet1000]

Great vid. I'm visiting in October. You mention using Google on the L, but as a foreign tourist I won't have 4G access, without racking up a massive phone bill at least. Is there wifi on the L? You're hot sauce, by the way. ;-)

[@LizzyFay]

happyhornet1000 haha. So there isn't wifi on the L. You'll have to go old school and use the maps on the L or the platform before you board. You can always screen shot directions at a place where you get wifi. Hope you have a great visit!

[@caryyoung798]

which is better the willis tower or the 360? when is the best time to go up there? do you have any idea? thanks

[@PRHILL9696]

both are great really. Depends what you want to see

[@LizzyFay]

What PRHILL said! :)

[@caryyoung798]

thanks! I went to both. Nice experience indeed.

[@PRHILL9696]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GabeDrums]

Super useful thank you!

[@LizzyFay]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching, Gabe!

[@nishanmalhi]

7e

[@fabiantorres5590]

thanks for the information. mmm now i know . walking is free, greetings .

[@mackw919]

Great City

[@CambodiaLifeTV]

Great sharing, beautiful place. New friend here ❤

[@mikeymutual5489]

You had me and then you lost me. In fact, the bus network in Chicago is one of the most reliable and easy to use in the entire U.S. The bus routes are also on Google Maps and you can use the same Ventra card on them that you use for the subways! In fact, if you if you are a tourist, just pay $10 for unlimited bus and subway rides and hop on and hop off the entire system! Don't needlessly pay for expensive Uber rides. Sheesh!

[@iqbalkhan1807]

Beautiful

[@MeMe-pj8ve]

I would say not to ignore the busses. They’re way cheaper than an Uber and are all around decent

[@nancylowry6207]

sweeeeet!!! thanks 4 the tips!

[@LizzyFay]

No problem! Thanks for watching, Nancy!

[@R.A.C.A]

Chicago is so an amazing city 🌃

[@LizzyFay]

Da1n only I completely agree! :)

[@HELLOKITTYCHACHAbulanon]

Hi sis new friend here... Thank u..

[@in_4_mation]

nice

[@SUDHANSHUKUMAR-sb6vb]

One day I'll have it all

[@kasanimanideep2226]

nice video

[@Jose-oj6mp]

Cab, Uber, Lyft, Divvy, trains, buses, (the buses are not that hard to nav)

[@nitrotire7886]

I sub

[@miguelfernando8183]

I wanna work in Chicago .

[@eagleeyemalikintisarahmed4461]

good

[@fredrighetti]

VERY GOOD CHICAGO, CIAO DA FRED RIGHETTI MILANO, JAZZ MUSIC ITALY, BYE

[@lecp3248]

I wanna Go to chicago but i know no one there :/

[@2010kalex]

I was gonna get a rental since I’ll be going for my first time at the end of the month Now I don’t know what to do 😭😭😭😭 I’m just scared I’ll get lost or some crazy shit lol

[@LizzyFay]

Kai Alexandria Uber, my friend. :) (or Lyft/via)

[@DoingitWithjason]

nice video!

[@LizzyFay]

Doing it With jason Thanks, Jason!

[@charmanda66]

Buses are the easiest way to travel... They literally go up and down one street each..

[@LizzyFay]

Jake Swinford Yes, but in my opinion, it'd be easy for someone who is not familiar with the streets to miss their stop. Sometimes the street names are not displayed. That's why, I think it's easier to take an Uber over the bus so tourists get dropped off right at their destination. Buses are fine, but Uber is easier in my opinion.

[@timmmahhhh]

I agree on the busses, and they're pretty clean and updated.

[@deemaverick987]

LizzyFay the buses talk, calling names of street.

[@kylesteinhauser2535]

Fine as hell

[@AlejandroGarcia-ox7tp]

Great video, where can I catch the L train ?

[@LizzyFay]

Here is a map. The L goes all over Chicago, and if you're downtown or near any of the tourist spots, you're likely close to the L. www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/maps/ctamap_Lsystem-light.pdf

[@LizzyFay]

But I just use Google Maps. Type in where you want to go, and then click the "transit" icon, and it will tell you which line & stop to take.

[@SpeedHomeAttack]

Finally a way for me to get around Chicago without being shot at

[@BOLPutube]

SpeedHomeAttack The city center is safe tho lol

[@spokenreason9654]

Only $2.25 and traffic is so bad you suggest ride sharing lol

[@DanNguyen-mh1pz]

Hey! What app do you use to make this video? 🎈

[@LizzyFay]

Nguyen Dan Hey there! I used Adobe Premiere Pro. It’s not an app, but if you are looking for an app that is easy to use, you might check out a magisto.

[@DanNguyen-mh1pz]

LizzyFay thanks !

[@rkr894able]

@3:12 Only in U.S

[@asianfireflie]

are these still valid

[@albertoflores970]

Take the cta. Trust me. Parking sucks overpriced.

[@williamhunter7669]

Yep. You are paying for it anyways.