🇺🇸Riding on the Chicago 'L' Elevated Train on the Loop, CTA Train

[@kugastravel5180]

Happy New Year 2024!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@MarcusAurelius7777]

Don't die in Chicago bro - be careful - so many thieves there!

[@afizi1213]

happy new year

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

明けましておめでとうございます、クガサン 🎉🎉🎉

[@sakumarei03]

AkeOme, Kuga!

[@sleepingbackbone7581]

🎉🎉happy and well travelled new year.😊

[@TheRealPynkPanther]

I was born and raised in Chicago and just moved back, yet I never considered the el a thing of marvel. HOWEVER, we do have the best public transportation system in America and our city is clean to be a large one. It's great to see you here, Kuga!🎉🎉🎉🎉 Welcome🖐🏼🖐🏼🖐🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@englishatheart]

In America or the United States? Because the US isn't all of America.

[@timothyross6338]

​@@englishatheartofcourse the best transportation system is in Mexico City 😂😂😂😂😂

[@andrewbinns5035]

My favorite part or the Chicago system is the blood stains and human feces in the stations. Very 1st world.

[@timothyross6338]

@@bubbledoubletrouble I'm so sorry, there is Canada too 😢 and transportation system in Toronto is ok 👌but I still want to go to Chicago one day to take a boat ride on the river 🥰🥰🥰

[@bubbledoubletrouble]

@@englishatheart When you say United States do you mean America or Mexico? Because there's more than one United States. Also, south Africa is comprised of multiple countries, so you should police people who call it South Africa instead of Republic of South Africa because the former is confusing

[@jfs78]

As a train, ship, and plane enthusiast who lives in Chicago, Im so glad you got to ride the L Trains ..An amazing network of trains. I've been watching your channel for over two years. I've enjoyed the various ferry's and trains from various parts of the world. Thanks Kuga and good wishes to you from Chicago. .

[@kkelly9424]

Kuga, thank you for showing the world the marvels of the L. There is a way to take the train in a complete circle around the loop. Chicago is also known for its architecture, and riding the L around the loop is a very unique way to view the buildings. When friends visited me there, I always took them for a ride on the L. I am so happy that you are enjoying your trip to America. Trains are a great way to actually see the country. Its such a big place. And happy New Year!

[@lisasamuelson8774]

I am traveling to Chicago in April 2024 via train. Can you catch this complete circle train on the L from Chicago Union Station?

[@yuah0717]

まるで映画のような街並み。走行音にブレーキ音がビル街に響くのがまた良い感じ。

[@fcjose31]

Una pelicula de Terror? debe ser terrorífico vivir al lado de eso, no se podrá dormir.

[@quarterburnt]

Walking below that 4 way track intersection at Lake and Wells is something I try to avoid because it’s so incredibly loud 😄 Glad you enjoyed your visit!

[@TheFrogfather1]

We also found that walking under all the steelwork confuses geolocation on the phone.

[@NortherlyK]

Agreed: so loud.

[@jean-claudedurdilly4139]

H ho ô😊 À et Q Un ​@@NortherlyK

[@davidf2477]

Well done Kuga. You made my home town look fantastic. And yes, many of the L stations are... vintage. If you ever come back you have another friend in Chicago.

[@hotelvasthorizon]

I wouldn't call myself a train buff, but I like trains and traveling by trains. Therefore I like these videos. For someone who has never been to Chicago, it looks surprisingly clean for such a large city...

[@davym44]

I was there in October 23. I enjoyed the trip and especially on the train. We used the blue line from Ohare to downtown Clarke / Lake. The people were so friendly and it was a lovely experience!! It’s certainly a very unique railway system. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@sallyslover1724]

I'm not a train buff and I LOVE these videos! Keep up the great work!

[@actodesco]

I'm from the Chicago area but now retired in the mountains of North Carolina. Your video really brought back memories of when I took the train to U of I, Chicago Circle Campus. And also when I lived up north in Evanstan for a year and took the train to my work place, Western Electric in Cicero, now completely gone. Thanks again.

[@TheRealPynkPanther]

I grew up around Western Electric and absolutely loved that huge, magestic building (and eating at Scatchel's)😍😍😍

[@actodesco]

@@TheRealPynkPantherMmmmm Scatchell's beef. From the looks of it on-line now, it seems to be at least 3 times bigger than it was in the 70s!

[@TheRealPynkPanther]

@@actodesco yes... it has definitely expanded. However, it never lost its authenticity. You would be proud😍 I also went to the pediatrician at Circle Campus while growing up. Your post brought back so many memories. Enjoy your mountains♥️♥️♥️

[@Phoenixz33]

Glad you had such a great time here in Chicago, Kuga. It's never too early to come back and check out more of our trains, including the subway lines and the regional Metra rail!

[@Niteskate1]

Thank you Kuga, that was amazing the tracks at that one junction are crazy and to think of how they must control all the switches. And now after seeing that deep dish pizza I am hungry, time to eat.

[@eriktorgler7748]

Thank you for visiting Chicago. I hope that you had a good day. I am glad that you like Chicago style deep dish pizza, it is a local specialty and not everyone does.

[@amk5647]

I've lived in Chicago my whole life and always loved the El train! the tracks down town are amazing in my opinion. Have a good trip and safe travels!

[@CthulhuInc]

i wish you a happy and healthy 2024, kuga-san! love from canada 😊

[@paulmetheny2126]

Thank You for this video, I will look through the collection. My best of hopes for everyone in The Big "C". What a world it must be for the people who maintain the system that operates these trains. Houston, TX.🇨🇱

[@frankintx699]

This was a really cool experience. I hope someday you might visit Berlin. The city has a large U-Bahn and S-Bahn system, with elevated and underground stations. The first elevated section was opened in February 1902.

[@luzmalara5584]

Thank you for coming to Chicago and riding our "L." I've lived in Chicago 63 years (my whole life) and have traveled every CTA rail line. I know that you are a genuine railfan because, like me, you're fascinated by the complex trackwork. (Something that's hard for non-railfans to understand) Thanks also for putting in Roosevelt University - located at 1:40 during the presentation on the left - where I received my bachelor's degree enabling me to teach music for 25 years in the CPS system. I've also traveled every Amtrak route in the 🇺🇸United States and all the sleeper trains in 🇨🇦Canada. My only other noteworthy international trip was a round trip from 🇬🇧London to 🇨🇵Paris on Eurostar. Rail Travel is what initially drew me to your channel. Perhaps I will one day be blessed to travel to the land of the rising sun 🇯🇵 and ride the wonderful trains in your videos. I ❤️Love❤️ the way you selected the 🍊orange🍊 line for your travels as that's the way I travel home from my rail adventures. I live near Midway 🛫Airport but actually reside 100 feet from Amtrak's current route to St. Louis. I can watch all the trains pass daily. Perhaps one day you'll take the Texas🦅Eagle to San Antonio or ride the through sleeper to Los Angeles - my favorite trip and Amtrak's longest sleeping car trip. Let me know and I'll wave as you pass my house. I also have a few model train videos on this site - nothing great, just something I do once a month to share my ❤Love❤️ of trains. I also love the way you are thankful and appreciative of the blessings you have been given! May you continue to be blessed!!! Sincerely, Nathan in Chicago 🇺🇲

[@MayimHastings]

Oh, Kuga-san I'm so sorry for what you all are going through! Are you all okay?! You, your loved ones and all of the amazing people of Japan are in my thoughts and prayers. 💚🙏🕊🌸

[@thetranquiltraveller]

We loved the architecture when we visited Chicago. If you have a chance, make sure to take an architecture boat tour! Well worth it 😊

[@donthaveajungian]

After seeing so many of your incredible tours of Japan, it's a lovely flip to see you tour my own city! We take the L for granted here - I forget how unique it looks when you're not used to it. Hope you enjoyed your visit, Chicago is a cool place with a ton to see.

[@areareare9953]

Man - last time I rode the L, they were still using tokens. Sounds just like the MBTA hahaha. Best thing about Chicago is that if you have a funky idea for a skyscraper, they'll actually do it.

[@gb4290]

I love your videos so much. 😃I love we get to go with you on your travels. I am from Chicago (south suburbs) I love my City so much! I especially love to watch through the eyes of someone here for the first time, it makes me smile and fall in love with my City again!!😃😃 Thank you again 😃

[@david40k]

I hope you went to the museum of science and industry for their very large model train setup and many real historic trains that you can explore

[@vinsonfamilycollectibles8213]

Kuga, thank you first of all for illustrating my hometown "L". I grew up on the 'L"...high school, my work career, baseball games. Basically, you showed the world what most Chicago riders take for granted. Chi is a train city. I hope you did venture into the subway. You haven't experienced loud until a subway ride. Your "friend" probably hipped you to decent areas and times to ride. The green line bridge between 59th and 63rd street, over Dan Ryan expressway, you would have loved. I visited Tokyo in 08 and 13 and trust me, you win on cleanliness and safety. Your cinematography is outstanding!! Sears Tower over the bean.

[@cntygrlby2006]

A sight to behold, IMO!!!!! Loved & Miss the ole "EL" here in Boston...... Thought that was something. MTA & CTA truly take the cake..... Thx. for the upload.😁😁😁😁👍👍👍👍

[@MrLaprius]

Kuga-san, thankyou for the video and I hope you have a train-filled 2024. I also hope you're safe from the earthquakes.

[@dogcowdogcow]

I hope you enjoyed your stay and ate lots of good things. If you come back when it's warm, you can take the water taxi!

[@charlottejohnson7993]

Welcome to chicago and im glad you enjoyed time here. I'm also bew to your channel and I enjoyed the L ride around downtown.

[@kel2580]

I love my CTA trains. I think they are some of the top public transit vehicles ever!

[@terrymarshall8874]

I certainly did enjoy your guided tour & ride on the "L." Thank you.

[@mariemorgan7759]

I grew up in Chicago, we used to take the Clark street bus to get to downtown. I remember the L , our nearest station was on Damen Ave. We never needed a car when we lived there, the bus,the L, and walking took us where we needed to be.

[@johndubal8564]

I been watching your travel for a long time. I was shocked you visited my city! Hope you had an amazing time!

[@vernongoodey5096]

Hello I’m from the UK and have been to Chicago several times (actually more times than I’ve been to Liverpool, although i have travelled on their Merseyrail system). Thanks for the clip as I’ll be in Chicago next May arriving on the Empire Builder from Seattle and will check out a few of these locations. Hope you also managed to travel on the South Shore line that is also worth recording!

[@reginaldmitchell4007]

Happy New Year Kuga! I was born and raised in Chicago, in my 53 years of living and dealing with the CTA I'm glad to finally be in a position to buy myself an SUV and NEVER rely on Them ever again. It's been quite aggravating, and safety and hygiene is horrendous. 😑

[@koskism9181]

Great video and glad you enjoyed the city. Next time you visit (if you do choose) I recommend taking a trip outside downtown! Brown line offers great north side views, I do recommend Chinatown for fantastic food, pilsen is great for Mexican food via the pink line. Cheers🌃

[@peters1127]

Excellent footage, brings back memories of 50's and 60"s. Perfect choice for Pizza in Chicago.

[@jeffharper6259]

A subscriber for a long time, but not really a train enthusiast (except for the high-speed ones). In English there is a saying that a person, place or thing is a 'vibe'. Your calm and informative channel is a vibe!

[@nconner]

Very cool video! I was born in Chicago, and I remember riding the L 70+ years ago.

[@BrianS5588]

With the diamond cross I think it is also a timetabling marvel as well as an engineering feat!

[@kobusa4036]

こんにちは！4月に息子に会いにシカゴに行きます。この鉄道に興味があったのでとても参考になりました。私も1DAYチケットでチャレンジしてみます！

[@billhunnicutt3883]

Thanks! It's always fun to ride around with you. Happy new year!

[@kugastravel5180]

Thank you!🤝

[@shirokumakogyo]

Too bad you're not also an architecture enthusiast--I think Chicago's architecture is a prime reason for visiting the city. So many world-famous architects did great work there.

[@ironwolfosiris]

I'm in awe every time I visit Chicago. The city architecture is wonderful, food is delicious, the transit is super reliable and pretty interesting, all the people I met were really nice too!

[@chriskogelschatz4122]

I am considering going but curious which timecof year is economically most relevant

[@shirokumakogyo]

@@chriskogelschatz4122 I think the weather is more of a concern than the cost, which except for the peak summer season shouldn't vary that much. Winter is a bad idea, but the spring and fall might be nice.

[@annapmusic91]

I live in Chicago! I hope you enjoyed your time here!

[@rezaalan3991]

Great video. I hope you and your family are okay and safe from every tragedy happened in Japan in current time. Back to the video, it's great you try this iconic train, and yeah metallic exterior is definitely American signature.

[@ohnoflicks]

Wow so cool! was in Chicago several times but never rode the EL trains. Just the commuter line. Enjoyed this very much.😀

[@tomburns7544]

I am not a train buff but I loved this video, Sugoi, indeed! Thank you for another wonderful video, Kuga!!!! 👍!!!!

[@torccchaser6712]

Always loved the elevated trains of NYC.....GREAT video !

[@christopherbranski1720]

For Chicago pizza, you have to go with the tavern-style thin crust; especially from Home Run Inn and Pequod’s

[@CraigFigtree]

we live on right next to the brown line tracks ! in fact it almost runs through our kitchen it is so close ! so great to see people from all over the world , we love it too !

[@Bluerose888]

Very interesting how the racks are laid out, but I wish you also showed the inside. Guess there was just too many people inside to film.

[@MilwaukeeRoadFan1993]

Trust me… the view looking outside is much better than the inside. Very plain and boring 😁

[@arilebon]

You've sold me on travelling to Chicago. I would hang out by these tracks all vacation.

[@MartinBrenner]

5:34 The parking garage on the left is the ideal place to watch the trains on the junction. Nice video!

[@Bernardgaming2.0]

I’m glad you’re enjoying chicago transit. (New subscriber)

[@lazerbean]

I’m not a train buff but I enjoy your content, very interesting. I would like to go on a train journey like yours myself, but as I can’t do that now, I watch your videos. Thank you ☺️

[@Mergatroid]

Hope you enjoyed your time in my home city!

[@kennethboys6113]

Absolutely amazing. I’m sure this rain was in the Blues Brothers movie

[@jamesrichardson1326]

A few years back, we stayed in Cicero and road the Green Line L into downtown each day to visit the sites.

[@tylerfraser2096]

Im sure you've noticed as well that although these cars may be old they are capable of very high speed. Going from downtown to ohare airport you feel like you're in a rocket ship.

[@kristaaustova9743]

Zajímavé řešení, děkuji za video 😊🤝

[@matthewketelhut4966]

Next time I’m in Chicago I’ll definitely ride. A good way to see the city!

[@robustfawn]

very cool video as always! I have been watching a TV series set in Chicago, so this is cool even though I'm not a huge train enthusiast...

[@neilwilliams7479]

Happy New Year may you have many more journeys in 2024. Interesting ride especially on a sunny day

[@LisaMarli]

Great video. The El is an engineering wonder. And definitely worth the video. Thanks for sharing.

[@punnipaduangdara6743]

Happy New Year 2024 to Kuga's travel. This is one of the very Sugoi clip of you, thank you so much.

[@astroworfcraig9164]

Things look nicer than the last time I took the "L", about 45 years ago.

[@daudder]

One of your best videos, for the sheer geeky joy of it. But, what the heck, no orange juice and blueberry muffin!!! We all know you had one (or two)…:) And happy new year, and thanks for all the great videos!

[@jasonlescalleet5611]

Hey, cool! You’re in a place I’ve been, doing a thing I’ve done! The L is very different from Japanese trains-I like to call it “steampunk mass transit” because of all that riveted steel. It definitely looks 1890s. Still, I like it. I fly into Midway and take the orange line into the loop, and never have to set foot into a road vehicle. There are far too few cities in the US where you can do that.

[@Jude74]

Amen. I’ve said this to hater after hater, I can literally get to Japan from my home in Chicago without ever setting foot in a road vehicle.

[@SharlenesJourney]

wowww the trains in th Chi seem so fancy and unique how they swerve and move i never seen anything like that before

[@jasonervoes1326]

Happy New Year to you and your family. 🎉Great video 😊

[@Zenpookie]

Happy New Year!!! Prayers for Japan!!!!❤❤

[@Jmaynardkeynes]

꼭 가서 타보고 싶네요…

[@carstarsarstenstesenn]

great video. I loved seeing my city from a different perspective

[@raycaster4398]

Nearby, Elwood is making toast over an open flame ....

[@プリムあたる]

カーブのRが凄く小さく路面電車並み❣️ ありがとうございました🙌

[@TodAufLat5chen]

Happy new year 🎉 i like your videos soo much - in this video i was missing the view into the train - seats, space etc. 😮 but in total it looks very nice with all the snake-trains in Chicago.

[@pravindave4194]

Thank you

[@kge420]

Perfect weather. Nice video and Happy New Year to you as well.

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

Amazing scenery, it’s a whole different world up there, love it 😍 yes very sugoi 😅

[@Drachselhuberjoschi_1]

🤔 reminds me a little bit of the Wuppertaler Schwebebahn,a hanging Railway train/tram...

[@pip-h]

I hope you loved our city!

[@ebx100]

I stayed 2 nights in Chicago. Although I stayed 2 blocks from the nearest el, the screeching noise as the trains made a right angle turn was more than a bit audible. Definitely could have used a white noise generator and earplugs.

[@HNMusic13]

Another note on the "L", if you take the Blue Line, you can find both the oldest and the newest rolling stock on that line.

[@dizziecow4577]

I'm not a train buff but definitely enjoyed this👍🏽

[@apertureemployee215]

I've seen this style of video for so many kinds of japanese public transit. Its so weird seeing it for something in america. Also hi from the chicagoland area

[@PrincessAJimerson]

Thank you for posting this! Happy New Year! 🎉 I'm from Chicago, why does your leg hurt?

[@kugastravel5180]

Because I was standing there for a long time for filming...

[@PrincessAJimerson]

@@kugastravel5180 oh, so sorry..but I love your posts tho 👍🏼

[@kolejnakolej.1437]

I like your work. Excellent traffic. 👍

[@NortherlyK]

Now the Quincy stop is cool: they put up historic ads and that burnt orange instead of white color. Looks you didn't include outside of the Loop either. There's the new flyover on the brown and level crossings that concern me. There's the historic trains that they've been running the last few months and the South Shore train. I often will ride the train during off-peak hours just to relax.

[@deco983]

That was very nice! Those trains are classic!

[@kevincaldwell4707]

@07:54 engineering marvel or not, that noise is insane.

[@whiskey5jda]

Too bad you didn't go to Wrigley Field. IMO it is a more popular destination than "the bean". I want to go there one day and watch a Chicago Cubs game.

[@donnadwarika6370]

😂😂Beautiful video love planes n trains😂😂❤.Happy travels n Happy New Year 2024😂.

[@afizi1213]

wauu we can see in movie and now you bring they reality

[@tomgirldouble3249]

All best for 2024😊

[@ИринаОрлова-о9ъ]

Куга, с Новым Годом!!! Желаю и в этом году много интересных путешествий!

[@Neville60001]

Kuga, you should've come top Toronto and tried out out subway system, as well as our commuter rail system which has a line that goes to Niagara Falls.

[@StarlitSky1914]

I love all of your videos!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@VTAAA]

The noise levels are insane.

[@freddidavis7102]

Enjoy all your vlogs 😊