CHICAGO L TRAIN GUIDE From a Local | 15 Tips on How to Ride the CTA Chicago Travel Guide

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The Chicago L Train is the second longest public transit train system in the United States. In this travel video I present a guide to the CTA train system.
From the history of the Chicago L Train to tips and tricks on how to ride the Chicago public trains, you will learn everything you need to know for navigating Chicago by L.
The first L train was opened in 1892 by the Chicago and Southside Elevated Railroad Company. The CTA was formed in 1947 and consolidated the private L train companies in Chicago.
The CTA train lines are named after colors - Red Line, Blue Line, Orange Line, Brown Line, Green Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, and Yellow Line.
All of the CTA Trains go to the Chicago Loop (downtown) except the Yellow Line which goes to Skokie.
Regardless of whether you're underground, at grade, or elevated above ground, the train system is called the L. We don't call in the Chicago Subway, the Chicago Tube, the Chicago Underground, or the Chicago Metro.
'L' is short for Elevated Train as the majority of the train tracks are elevated. Chicago is the only major city in the United States with elevated train tracks running through its downtown area.
A ride on the L Train costs $2.50, there is no time limit and there are no zones.
I hope that this video is useful for newcomers and visitors to Chicago.
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@kugavi2679 3 года назад

If you're a first time L rider, its very easy to navigate through the city (Unlike the New York City Subway). Signs have clear directions and very easy to understand.

@LuisGustoComedy 3 года назад

So true 🙌

@nel7136 Год назад

U can’t pay cash right?

@EtcEtcEtcPodcast Год назад

How do you pay?

@puma7118 Год назад

@@EtcEtcEtcPodcast a transit card or apply pay

@thetravelgoods2760 Год назад

That’s great to hear considering I navigated NYC subway with no problems, means I’ll be ok in Chicago!

@davidberlant5096 2 года назад

My favorite feature of the "L" are the outside heat lamps on the 'L' platforms. Heat is available from November to March. You can stand under them while waiting for a train when temps are in the single digits. A very welcome sight during our harsh Chicago winters.

@mrmartinwatson1 Год назад

I wish they did it based off tempreture. Years ago, it would either still be cold or get cold before they began cutting them on.

@sedp8710 2 года назад

Chicago is a mind blowing city

@leereeder2293 Год назад

I rode CTA quite heavily when I lived near Chicago and I am truly appreciative of the work they did as I rode Metra heavily as well along with Pace for suburban buses when needed. Will always appreciate the hard work that the people who work these lines do

@largetman 4 года назад

"Ding Dong, Doors Closing, ________ is next. Doors open on the (left/right) at ________."

@LuisGustoComedy 4 года назад

😂

@PRHILL9696 4 года назад

Love that!

@lilnono6109 3 года назад

Your forgot to say doors closing 😂

@lilnono6109 3 года назад

And after all that they say this is a ___ line train to ___

@wille7802 3 года назад

It’s the best part of the L. Lol

@josejuliofuego 17 дней назад

Visiting for the first time in July. Super excited to take the CTA. I love LA metro so hopefully it’s a good trip

@Kanjigator Год назад

The last time I was in Chicago was 1980. Very different from what I saw in the Blues Brothers movie. I feel like Rip Van Winkle. This video helps. Thank you.

@jenniferspears7074 3 года назад

Luis, this video was so well done!!! As a person who has taken the CTA most of her Iife, I was truly impressed with all of the information you included...and so detailed. Loved all the locations you went to, also!🤩🤩🤩

@LuisGustoComedy 3 года назад

Thank you for the kind words, it was definitely a labor of love

@renereyes77 3 года назад

Hey Bro, I'm also from South Florida 👍🏽 My wife and I are in Chicago for a few days. Thanks for this video. I really think that the best way to truly know a city is to take the transit system. Chicago is pretty awesome, we just might move here. ✌🏼

@Mr102185 2 года назад

I totally agree with you.

@Mr102185 2 года назад

Luis makes great videos, and y’all should definitely move here. Check out his video about South Loop (current resident). It’s super cool. Chicago has 200 neighborhoods to choose from.

@kathleencraig3804 2 года назад

I was born in chicago moved to Los angeles ca after HS then moved to Vegas, to Az to Florida ...miss the El train haven't been back since 1997 so much has changed since then ..$2.50 is a cheap way to go from home to work and always been best way to travel, avoiding driving car especially to downtown ...thank you for this awesome video.

@vincentpatitucci1018 5 месяцев назад

Shout out to the work and time spent on this video.

@ambertiffany22ig43 2 года назад

I needed this! I’m from LA where we don’t really take public transportation and I’ll be visiting Chicago next week. I’ve been before but never have taken the L before. I’ll be taking it from the airport to my hotel so this helped a lot!!

@soccerruben1 11 месяцев назад

We do have LA Metro Rail 🤷

@soccerruben1 11 месяцев назад

And we’re doing extensions and improvements, even if it’s at a snail pace.

@robertellis8924 Год назад

Makes me miss home!

@markprad 3 года назад

I was born and raised in Chicago. Even though I now live in Miami, I really enjoy watching your videos. I miss Chicago, but not in the winter :)

@LuisGustoComedy 3 года назад

Nice! I have lots of friends & family in Miami! Thanks for the kind words!!

@VictorRodriguez-ke8mr 3 года назад

is winter very cold?

@markprad 3 года назад

@@VictorRodriguez-ke8mr Yes. Somedays it will get to -10 Fahrenheit and lots of snow for months

@VictorRodriguez-ke8mr 3 года назад

@@markprad ohhh noo....ok...thanks for the info

@elferraz2854 4 года назад

You videos are great I hope you don't quit doing them for the lack of subscribers keep it up Man!! I love Chicago too

@LuisGustoComedy 4 года назад

I really appreciate that, we have so much content planned out for the year, keep it locked 😎

@urbanesasquatch 4 года назад

Color blind people would prefer number, letter, named rail lines. I used to jump up on the Cicero Ave platform on the Douglas Milwaukee line and spend the whole day on the L when I was a lad. I enjoyed the video.

@LuisGustoComedy 4 года назад

That's so true, never thought about that! The L is the best, I hope that the city continues to invest in it well into the future!

@MTM358 3 года назад

Chicago does put the names on top of the colors. Even the countdown clocks that tell you when the next train is arriving have a spelled out version in smaller font.

@EmilyTienne 2 года назад

Luis, thank you for this informative video. Nice work highlighting our beautiful CTA stations and explaining the ins and outs of the system. I loved the music as well.

@bronxsportsfan 2 года назад

The Quincy stop is one of my favorite rail stations. It's a throwback to the 90s--the 1890s!

@RandomReggie Месяц назад

Been watching your videos for months now leading to my first ever trip to Chicago this weekend for my birthday excited to take the L train didn't know so much rich history behind it :) I fly out tomorrow. 4 day trip wish it was 5 days but we got hit with a layover in ATL

@williamadornetto2850 2 года назад

Love it! Kudos from someone who spent my first 46 years in Chicago and many days riding those trains. Thanks to both of you for making it simple,informative and fun!

@thenobleone-3384 3 года назад

This is something for me to start learning I won't be moving until the fall time. But I know it will take some time for me to get used to the L Train.

@rmawn55 2 года назад

My favorite Chicago Red line station. Grand!!!

@domorocksX 2 года назад

This is an amazing video, you can tell alot of work was put into it. I love all the useful information you put, as a Chicagoan definitively going to link this to out of city friends!

@chibispacekase9448 Год назад

This is legit one of the best videos I have ever seen for a rail system. Bravo!

@pissoff61 2 года назад

I LOVE CHICAGO

@elizabethrincon4016 Год назад

Thank you! Just accepted a job with the Chicago Philharmonic and we move in three weeks. Your channel is super helpful.

@robc5140 2 года назад

Luis - I'll be traveling to Chicago later this month and have found your videos incredibly informative. Thank you for taking the time to post so much about the city. Chicago is fortunate to have such an engaged and knowledgable ambassador. all the best, Rob

@Maya_Ruinz 2 года назад

Really awesome video, planning on moving to Chicago in the future and have been looking for a good introduction to the L. Super helpful seeing this from a native Chicago perspective it was the one thing I wanted to understand from day 1

@harriedavies3940 3 года назад

I might have to start sharing this video with my friends who visit from out of town/overseas! I'm used to the CTA after several years here but it's helpful and fun!

@kprice399 6 месяцев назад

Great video. Very helpful

@skeksilthechamberlain1479 2 года назад

I’m planning on visiting Chicago soon and your video is a big help for knowing how to navigate the transit system. Thank you!

@tori.walkergulley 9 месяцев назад

I’m going to Chicago by the end of this month, so I’m watching videos on how to ride the public transit there

@pseudoe 2 года назад

I've lived in Chicago my whole life and I'm watching this. Thank you.

@frankbrenner4852 2 года назад

Great vid! Chicago native and enjoyed the info. Thanks for helping tourists and residents in this great city.

@islamicsalami7208 Год назад

I live in Chicsgo and ride the L all the time and still found this entertaining! Great video!

@keithfalkingham8861 2 года назад

Great little quick film stuffed with valuable information for when I visit the great city of Chicago, thanks

@johnkrake 3 года назад

Visting Chicago for the first time this weekend, and want to use public transportation whenever possible. Thanks for this awesome video!

@admidwest 4 года назад

Thanks for this guide. The blue line from O'Hare is definitely a great option to take to the Loop downtown. I took this last time I was there to my hotel and it was very easy.

@LuisGustoComedy 4 года назад

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching! It's great to have a public transit option to and from airports!!

@jaslyn5501 Год назад

So good to know

@jamesh8927 Год назад

Great job on this video! (and your whole channel, really) The tips and tricks reminded me of the preflight videos they play on planes except I was actually paying attention to your video! 😅

@82leegary 2 года назад

This is very educational. Especially since I am moving to Chicago in 4 weeks. And will be using the L train.

@cathykellogg4347 Год назад

I love that you ended this with etiquette- thanks for the tips!!

@Parsi__X 2 года назад

Appreciate your videos on Chicago.. I like the way you talk/walk.. rapper style ;)

@4.6lexus83 2 года назад

Love your videos brother. God bless you keep the positive good energy.

@icedteamama176 2 года назад

Perfect! Going to Chicago on Memorial weekend…we’ll definitely try the L. Thank you! 👍

@reneeguerreropozos777 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this video! It was very helpful!

@lcracalcraca9425 6 месяцев назад

Greetings from Colombia. Great video. I have "Chicago" on my list for my next travel,,, I hope !!!!

@Rosafit620 4 года назад

Amazing facts and great history information. You’re awesome! Thanks for the great info. Seems like the best and most efficient way of travel throughout the city.

@LuisGustoComedy 4 года назад

Thank you!! Very happy you enjoyed the guide, appreciate it!

@jonathanwilder5555 3 года назад

Loving the history, very thorough description of my beloved city!

@LuisGustoComedy 2 года назад

Thank you 🙌🏼

@knowledgeiskey1319 3 года назад

this is an incredible level of quality woeww

@davebeckman2672 Год назад

This was a good video. Thanks.

@supersaturn956 Год назад

Nice brother, thank you for share.

@peteroberts6771 2 года назад

I love Chicago.

@learnspanishtoday1195 3 года назад

Thank you ! I’m at the airport and need to find my way around . This was very helpful!

@PurrnRuff 9 месяцев назад

Great video, so helpful, thank you!

@user-xi4nz3be1x 3 года назад

Wow this is an amazingly concise and informative video. Keep up the great work!

@LuisGustoComedy 3 года назад

Thank you!

@ellion25 3 года назад

Thanks for this video. Makes me think of my past trips to Chicago and is making me want to go back.

@LuisGustoComedy 3 года назад

Happy to make it! Hope you get to visit again!

@gustinart9043 2 года назад

Seriously. This was really beautiful!

@BlindLightbulb 4 года назад

Awesome video especially the history of the L!

@LuisGustoComedy 4 года назад

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it 😎

@renatanicewicz4234 2 года назад

Very interesting and useful video! I 'm going to visit Chicago in May:), thank you for sharing

@sunnydaynocloudz 3 года назад

These chicago videos are excellent. Getting me prepared for my trip.

@LuisGustoComedy 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@SouthsidePottery 2 года назад

Hi! We love your videos on RU-vid for Chicago! I was hoping you & Narissa could make a video for train & bus tip safety for a young person riding by themself. Like where should they sit, what to do if approached? Thanks!

@gustinart9043 2 года назад

This is so helpful! Thanks!

@benjaminwagner8141 2 года назад

Found this channel whilst searching about Wrigley Field. So informative about Chicago. Totally going to use these as a point of reference

@elliottbeetz6753 2 года назад

Huge help, thanks for the tips!

@PHL1213 2 года назад

Chi L looks so much cleaner than philly where i live. wish philly L system was this clean

@ettoreposterli 3 года назад

I just moved to the city for school and Luis Gusto is my go-to for any info! Keep it up man

@LuisGustoComedy 3 года назад

💯💯💯

@mackmann450 4 года назад

I've always wanted to visit Chicago. I've only been to O'Hare twice due to layovers, so those don't count. The El is definitely way more extensive than the subway system here in Toronto. We only have four lines and it's been a decade-long undertaking to construct the fifth one, LOL.

@LuisGustoComedy 4 года назад

You definitely should! And what a coincidence bc Toronto is high on my list of places I want to visit, would definitely want to see a Blue Jays game. Didn't know you guys had a subway system there, really cool to learn that. Thanks so much for watching!!

@lizbethmagana8251 2 года назад

This was very helpful thank you

@dannycnoble 11 месяцев назад

Man this was very helpful. I have been to chicago many times but never used the cta. Will be using it in 2 weeks to get from midway to amtrack. I downloaded the venture app. Now i have to figure out how to load it.

@montman821 3 года назад

very informative! thanks man! i used to go to Chicago all the time to visit my family on my summer breaks, and would always get excited to ride the L, because it was the best way to explore the city

@LuisGustoComedy 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! It's such a great way to travel around the city!

@stevedoubleu99B 3 года назад

A great guide for a great railway system. Best wishes from UK.

@LuisGustoComedy 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@artnwityr 3 года назад

I plan to visit in a couple of weeks (July 17th & 18th, 2020). This video has been very helpful and a great summary. Greetings from Los Angeles!

@LuisGustoComedy 3 года назад

Hope you enjoy the city during your trip! I'd like to visit LA again soon!

@Wildcat6319 2 года назад

Very helpful video…looking forward to using the L on our visit next week!

@LuisGustoComedy 2 года назад

Glad to hear! 🚇

@queenraven1458 4 месяца назад

Great video ❤

@edgarmauricioaguilera6237 Год назад

Great information. Thank you soooo much

3 года назад

Yo I really like your style, you got that confident attitude lol keep up the good work bro! 👍🏾 liked and subscribed!

@LuisGustoComedy 3 года назад

Really appreciate it Khadeem!

@TMD3453 2 года назад

Thanks, Luis. Didn’t know re two major airports. Makes Chicago look good. Peace

@U2BEPatrick 3 года назад

I'm a local and I think you did a great job with this video.

@LuisGustoComedy 3 года назад

Thank you!

@libbit 2 года назад

I don't know why I'm watching this, I'm from Chicago and i take the train everyday 💀

@elijahconley9516 2 года назад

Same 💀

@cerealkiller2222 2 года назад

The video is awesome ! Thank you

@esmereldadelacasa82 4 года назад

Great and interesting train facts!

@LuisGustoComedy 4 года назад

Thank you so much!!

@tini92ful 3 года назад

This is so helpful because I'll be loving in Chicago this summer for a grad school program and am going to have to figure all this out

@LuisGustoComedy 3 года назад

So great to hear!

@dtheman4J 2 года назад

Great video Luis. As a subway/Metro/El enthusiast, I look forward to visiting Chicago soon.

@LuisGustoComedy 2 года назад

Thanks so much, hope you enjoy your visit!

@paulz4667 4 года назад

One of best public transport in the world

@LuisGustoComedy 4 года назад

💯

@conyersfamily Год назад

Thank you! Super helpful!

@karizmayildo8859 2 года назад

I've been there in 2018 Love your video's 👍 Greetings from Holland 😁

@mikesilber562 3 года назад

Fantastic video of the CTA. Having lived in Chicago back between 2005 and 2011 I used to ride the CTA every single solitary day. Growing up in California we have bark, not quite the same please excuse the mistakes in typing I have a disability where I'm actually blind

@LuisGustoComedy 3 года назад

Thank you! I love the CTA and miss riding it every day as well

@agustinperez1107 2 года назад

Bro you sound like Mark Wahlberg lol. Been watching your vids man great work. I’m subscribed!

@bruce1002003 2 года назад

Great job!

@DanteeArias1 4 года назад

Awesome video dude!

@LuisGustoComedy 4 года назад

Really appreciate it bro!!

@robadams2140 3 года назад

I live in Georgia now, and I miss taking the Orange and Purple/Brown Lines to and from work every day. This video was nicely done, it was interesting and informative. Thanks for putting it together.

@LuisGustoComedy 3 года назад

Thanks so much Rob!!

@sitdowndogbreath Год назад

Atlanta unlike liberal Chicago you can carry concealed as long as you have a license for your weapon screw you Chicago

@tymccarthy9661 2 года назад

Learned a thing or two and I use the L everyday! Thanks for the video. (Saw the date it was posted right before everyone shut down. wow)

@LuisGustoComedy 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@kadenreyes5871 4 года назад

You should do more videos about our lovely transit system and I liked your video 😊

@LuisGustoComedy 4 года назад

For sure! Thank you so much!

@corywilliams458 11 месяцев назад

Great Video...coming frm Detroit, that "L", lil intimidating....Jus dont wanna miss my stop & have 2 walk back

@malenita7713 2 года назад

Great video 👍👍👍👍

@1958zed 19 дней назад

Great video. I'm heading to Chicago this week and, even though I grew up in the SW burbs, I never had a reason to ride the L. I'll be heading to Wrigley Field via Metra and the Red Line.