How to GET AROUND CHICAGO on a BUDGET! | Chicago Public Transportation EXPLAINED | Frolic & Courage

Подписаться 9 тыс.

Просмотров 29 тыс.

50% 1

How do you get around Chicago on a budget? In this video, I share how to use public transportation in Chicago, Illinois and how to get around Chicago without a car based on my recent trip to the Windy City. Essentially, you can consider this video: “Chicago public transportation explained by someone who navigated the system successfully on her first trip!”
You’ll find everything you need to know about navigating Chicago’s public transportation system with confidence plus four money-saving tips.
Questions answered: How do I get around Chicago? How can I travel in Chicago on a budget? How to get from O’hare airport to downtown Chicago or from Midway Airport to downtown Chicago for the least amount of money? How much does the Chicago public transportation metro or bus cost? What is a Ventra card, how much does it cost, where can I buy one, and how do I use it? What are the pros and cons of certain transportation methods in Chicago and what are the hours of operation?
I break down the Chicago transportation system (prices, city, metro rail, bus, airport transportation, maps, hours, etc.), Divvy, and the Ventra pass so you can navigate the Chicago transportation system with confidence on your first, or next, visit.
Enjoy!
Antoinette | Frolic & Courage
MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO
------------
BLOG & LINKS:
www.frolicandcourage.com/how-...
Chicago Public Transportation: www.transitchicago.com/
Divvy: www.divvybikes.com/
VIDEOS:
- Things to Do in Downtown Chicago: • What Can You Do in Dow...
- What you NEED to know before going to Chicago: • Chicago - What You Nee...
MUSIC:
"Let Us Go Back" by Tomas Skyldeberg
Download at Epidemic Sound: www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
CHECK ME OUT
------------
SUBSCRIBE to my channel: bit.ly/SubscribeToFrolicAndCou...
WATCH more videos: / froliccourage
LEARN about Frolic & Courage: • What is Frolic & Coura...
DISCOVER fun activities for your next trip: - www.viator.com/?pid=P00050571...
DOWNLOAD the music you heard: www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
READ more travel, life, and food stories on my blog - www.frolicandcourage.com
CONTACT me for business inquiries: frolicandcourage@gmail.com
FOLLOW me on social media
- Facebook: / frolicandcourage
- Pinterest: / frolicandcourage
- Instagram: / frolicandcourage
- Twitter: / frolic_courage
MUSIC: www.bensound.com
This post contains affiliate links. This means if you make a purchase through this link, you get to buy something awesome (at no extra cost to you) and I get a tiny commission that allows me to continue making fun, helpful, and informative content. Thank you for your support!

Опубликовано:

16 июн 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 134

@ceramicwings 10 дней назад

Great guide! Thanks for the info. Small note, the South Shore station is in South Bend, Indiana, not Fort Bend. :)

@lisanronhubbard7341 12 дней назад

Thank you for this informative video. I paused it and signed up to have a ventra card sent to me ahead of time. Thanks so much.

@FrolicAndCourage 10 дней назад

Thanks, Lisa! I love it when travelers plan in advance - it makes things so much easier. I hope you have a great trip! 😊❤️👍🏾

@alyssamendoza2620 2 года назад

Very informative! I’ll be traveling to Chicago for the first time this month alone! Thank you so much for this 😊

@FrolicAndCourage 2 года назад

Thank you, Alyssa, I'm so glad I could help! 😊 I wish you safe travels!!

@godfreyhyunjoo 4 месяца назад

Loved your clear and detailed video!

@bambastic Год назад

great guide!

@neettim 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for making this video thorough and informative. All 25 minutes of the video are valuable. First time traveling to Chicago and this video helped me understand the public transportation system way more compared to some of the other videos I watched.

@FrolicAndCourage 11 месяцев назад

This comment made my day - thank you so much and I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Safe travels!! 😊❤️

@Jasmine-gh2wc 2 года назад

Thank you so much! I can see how much work you put into this video. It’s so informative and detailed! This is exactly what I was looking for but no one else has been this detailed. I’m definitely subscribing! 😊

@FrolicAndCourage 2 года назад

Aww thank you, Jasmine! I’m so glad you were able to find what you were looking for in this video 😁 It took a lot of time and research- Thank you for watching and for the encouragement!! 🎉

@pvsamorgan9803 Год назад

I am visiting Chicago tomorrow from NY and your videos never fails to provide the perfect information... Thank you for your great channel. Keep up the good work. I learned a lot from your channel last December before I visited Miami. 🙏🏼

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

This comment made my night Pvsa Morgan! You are so kind, Thank you!!😁❤️

@hollyjeffrey8241 Год назад

Thank you, I really appreciate the tips and information!

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

Thanks, Holly! I’m glad the tips are helpful 😊

@kristofferryan2902 Год назад

thanks for this! veey informative!

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

You’re welcome Kristoffer! Thanks for watching!

@ritetheology Год назад

Antoinette, this video was excellent. You answered all my questions. Thanks !!!

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

Thanks Todd! You made my day with this comment 🥹😃

@PontiacCZ Год назад

Very useful info, will come in handy soon. Thank you! 🙂

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

Awesome, glad to hear it! Chicago is a really cool place (especially when you know how to get around) 😉

@AZ-jp7zk Год назад

Thanks a lot for the information. It's very detailed and easy to understand. Well explained.

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

I appreciate this, AZ, thanks a lot! 😊

@WestIndieRay 2 года назад

This video was so well done!

@FrolicAndCourage 2 года назад

Thank you, WestIndieRay! I really appreciate it 😊👍🏾❤️

@danacolman710 Год назад

Great video with simple and clear info!

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

Thank you, Dana! Happy to share 😊

@gregstiff844 11 месяцев назад

Great video, thanks for the info.

@FrolicAndCourage 11 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful, Greg!

@weather120widget8 Год назад

Great explanation. Keep up the good work.

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

Thank you for watching!

@KlaShnKoV95 9 месяцев назад

Awesome video! Really has all what you need to know

@FrolicAndCourage 9 месяцев назад

Yay! Thank you 😊 So glad that it is useful!

@ChrisJChris100 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much, it’s very useful info that I need it before going to Chicago.

@FrolicAndCourage 10 месяцев назад

So glad! I hope you have a great trip, Jamal 🙂

@ml8999 Год назад

Thank you so much for the information.

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

No problem 😉

@miraaims 2 года назад

This video is so well made and informative! You should get more views and subs 👍🏻

@FrolicAndCourage 2 года назад

I really appreciate that Mira! I'm working on it one video at a time, lol 👍🏾😊❤️

@harpreet_happy Год назад

So informative and you are such a lovely charming person to listen to. Keep shining!!

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

Thank you so much Harpreet! You are so kind 🥹❤️

@fuzzypic Год назад

Excellent video!

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

Thanks Greg! I hope you have fun navigating the Windy City!

@johnw5734 Год назад

Thank you, good information.🙂

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

I appreciate your comment, John! Thank you so much! 😊

@ThebookofAlana Месяц назад

Wow, thank you!

@FrolicAndCourage Месяц назад

No problem, thank you for watching Alana 😊

@cdhawkia Год назад

Great the video was very helpful 👍

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

Glad the video was helpful, Craig 😊 Thanks for watching!

@falconeer1808 3 дня назад

Detailed info thanks

@MyaFan443 2 года назад

As always, THANK YOU 😊

@FrolicAndCourage 2 года назад

Thank YOU for watching, OnlyRealFan 😊 How long will you be in the Windy City?

@ShawnClarady Месяц назад

We go to Chicago every July. We have the re-loadable Ventra card and just make sure it has $20+ on it. We may not even use it during the week we go each year but if we have it just in case we need it.

@FrolicAndCourage Месяц назад

Thanks for the tip, Shawn!

@marciarobinson8200 3 месяца назад

Wow so important ❤

@FrolicAndCourage 3 месяца назад

Thanks Marcia! I appreciate you for watching and leaving a comment 😊👏🏽👍🏽

@bettycordova1068 Год назад

WOW...🎤 your so detailed ❤👏👏

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

I appreciate it, Betty, thank you very much 😁❤️

@AtulKedia 15 дней назад

A correction, the South Shore Line runs from South Bend, Indiana to Chicago.

@kerplunka409 Год назад

great video!! thank you :)

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

Awesome! Thank you for commenting and watching 😊

@slw0599 11 месяцев назад

Thank you, we're going to Chicago for the first time nxt year 👍

@FrolicAndCourage 11 месяцев назад

Woohoo! Planning in advance makes me smile 😊 Do you plan to go in the summer, winter, spring, or fall??

@slw0599 11 месяцев назад

@@FrolicAndCourage next spring...mid April for 4 nights then on to the Pacific coast highway all the way to San Diego...can't wait.

@jessikacisneros8083 Год назад

Going Sept. I can't wait

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

September is right around the corner! How exciting, Jessika!! 😊👍🏽👏🏽

@geedavia1785 Год назад

😆😆😆😆😆 *I gave you guys a 10 on your other vlog for using Public Trans.* *Too Funny.* 😆😆😆😆😆

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

Haha, true! I gotta follow up the vlogs with an actual “how to” video to share the knowledge!

@valeriegriffith3415 2 года назад

How have you been great advice and information

@FrolicAndCourage 2 года назад

Life’s been busy but good! So glad to see your comment, Valerie 😊 How are you doing these days?

@valeriegriffith3415 2 года назад

@@FrolicAndCourage I've been good, still fighting the covid fight now that we can vaccinate babies, overall good thank you for asking.

@lynnstevens9666 2 года назад

Fort Bend? The South Shore terminus in Indiana is in South Bend -- but there aren't many trips between South Bend and the rest of the South Shore Line. The "Shops" are in Michigan City, IN. They're called that because all South Shore trains stop there for garaging when they're not in service, and for repairs.

@FrolicAndCourage 2 года назад

Ahhh! I totally said “Fort Bend” instead of “South Bend” 🤦🏽‍♀️ **embarrassed** Thanks for the catching the word slip up, Lynn!

@Kpacks 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for really detailed information on the transportation system for chicago!! This video has all the information that i needed it! I have one question. So does CTA pass includes all different line thays other than PACE? Like blue lines(ohare to chicago DT).?

@FrolicAndCourage 9 месяцев назад

Happy to help! Yes, you use a CTA issued pass to ride the blue line 👍🏽

@tube.brasil Год назад

It seems that there's an app now so the physical card is not even required anymore.

@AMTK90200 7 месяцев назад

yep, you can just tap your phone on the card readers

@zgihi Год назад

Just a note, you dont pay the $5 to go back to the airport. And they completely revamped the divvy cost and got rid of zone 1 and zone 2. Now you pay an unlock fee for every bike/scooter and then they charge you per minute. And since this video they added scooter share from 4 different companies. And about the ebike parking it doesnt matter you can park it to any pole/rack or divvy station. i just lock it to itself multiple times a day for about a year and have never gotten any fines

@davidsaxe7077 Год назад

Thank you!! Traveling to Chicago soon and Want to save some money by not using Uber.

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

I completely understand, David! My thoughts exactly 😊

@philipnations4791 9 месяцев назад

If you can just take Amtrak to get downtown or use Metra as well.

@FrolicAndCourage 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the alternative options, Philip! 😊👍🏽

@AMTK90200 7 месяцев назад

CTA doesn’t run every bus route numbered 1-206, Pace runs routes 100 and 101.

@sylviahanno7434 Год назад

Flying to Chicago tomorrow. O Hare Airport. I read in some blogs that you can't get the 7 day pass on Ventra at the airport. Only up to 3 days... That true?

@cbeaver61 2 года назад

Great info! My wife and I will be traveling to Chicago in the next few weeks flying into O'Hare. Question for you on the Ventra pass though.... Am I able to buy a single 7 day unlimited pass and use that card for myself and my wife (we'll be staying for 4nights)? Or would we both need to purchase our own Ventra card?

@FrolicAndCourage 2 года назад

Thank you, Cory! 😊👍🏾 The 7-day pass is only valid for one person, so you and your wife will need your own passes. I hope you have a great time in Chicago!

@cbeaver61 2 года назад

Got it! Thank you!

@valentinalmanzar1902 Год назад

Hello! I had the same question but now i have the answer. Me and my wife are coming to Chicago next week so i was wondering the same, 7 day pass for both of us.

@SURGICALTECHGEEK 2 года назад

how do you know which station to get off if I'm going to my hotel? do I just pick which is the closest?

@FrolicAndCourage 2 года назад

Great question- I like to use Google maps 🗺 to plan out my route in advance or the actual city’s transportation planner. It usually shows the closest stops to the hotel. Some hotels also list the closest stops on their website, usually in the “location” section.

@SURGICALTECHGEEK 2 года назад

@@FrolicAndCourage I read the blue line map but it's soooo confusing lol. I went to Google maps for the train routes and it does say how to get there but is that real time?

@pvsamorgan9803 Год назад

Question: if I get a 7 days pass from the airport, is it going to cover the blue line airport to downtown transport as well?

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

Yes! If you get an unlimited pass you will not be charged the $5 fare from O’Hare. Safe travels!!

@anjalicannell Год назад

By the way, there is a bus that can take you from Midway if it’s late at night! It’s a lot slower though…

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

Thanks Anjali! Can you share the name of the bus?

@NuFlyer83 Год назад

@@FrolicAndCourage#55 Garfield or #62 Archer

@ericrodriguez28 11 месяцев назад

Are there certain times to look out for the L train from O hare? Or does the train come like every 10-15 minutes

@FrolicAndCourage 11 месяцев назад

There are not set, official times, but I’d say they run every 6-15 minutes. There are multiple tracks so trains are constantly coming in and out. Hope this helps, Eric!

@MeganJay246 Год назад

Does the metro card work for buses as well?

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

Yes! It will also work on busses, too. 👏🏽👍🏽

@enriquemurillo2589 Год назад

Thank you so much for the video ! It was very informative , I’ll visit chicago for the first time and this was very helpful , I just have one doubt , I wanna buy the 7 day unlimited pass in the MDW airport, but I’m still lost about the $5 dollars that it costs , will it be included automatically when I buy the 7 day pass or do I have to register the card first and after that it will be refunded ?

@ahmethangag5124 Год назад

Yea, i have some question on my mind. Did you find any answer?

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

You’re welcome Enrique, thank you for watching 😊 The card costs $5 in addition to the pass. According to CTA, “New Ventra Cards cost $5, but this value is immediately refunded to your Transit Account if you register within 90 days (you can even do it on the spot at a station using the mobile-friendly ventrachicago.com).”

@enriquemurillo2589 Год назад

@@FrolicAndCourage thank you!! then I will buy it, register it , and then add the 7 day pass , hope that works 🤞🏻

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

Let us know how it goes!

@NajLahsen 2 года назад

Does the pace buses run around downtown areas?

@FrolicAndCourage 2 года назад

Hi Jazar- yes, it does!

@geedavia1785 Год назад

*1-CORRECTION* *LAKE MICHIGAN Is always to the EAST... The River runs through the city.

@LMiraculous Год назад

I’m going to Chicago in late February solo I’m getting excited but scared

@geedavia1785 Год назад

Only thing to be scared about is the Hawk🥶 Plan out your trip, make *reservations* for restaurants etc,. Because, just *Thinking you can pop,-in a restaurant might be problematic. Also, if you're going for Pizza. It takes- 45 minutes for the pizza to made *THATS NOT COUNTING WAITING TO GET A TABLE* So, be prepared to wait (maybe stop at the bar for drinks as you wait....) Of course there's your standard, most sought out Restaurants. I recommend you try Au Cheval for a brunch. Their burgers are to *Die For* Au Cheval *Does Not Accept Reservations* & The best time to go is lunchtime. Going later in the evening is a crap shoot (I don't recommend trying it) Come on over. Dress Warmly & just know that the weather can be anywhere from below Zero to 70 (it was 70) a few years ago on my birthday (2-15), 3-feet of snow another year. This Lovely Lady has a whole series of videos about her visit here. It is so through & well done. Her & her husband had a ball. *Relax & enjoy my city✌🏿*

@boristheteethguy9220 2 года назад

Hey I got a question or something for this because it's ALOT if you don't mind so I'm a student as well and I'm planning on getting the Ventra card to for $5 but let's just say since I'm a student and stuff I can get it still for .75¢ right?? Or since with the card now it's $2.50 because I was planning on getting one today but was still confused so I'll get it another day but before I do I wanna make sure that I'm getting a good deal on it and that my grandma won't get mad at me for wasting her cash 🤣

@jasonmims5057 2 года назад

If your in college there's something called the U-pass.

@chatucker 8 месяцев назад

Just as an FYI: The Ventra app is unusable for foreign users. The app requires you to set up an account. This account requires both a US address of residence, as well as a US phone number. As an international traveller to Chicago, I have neither. This means: both the 7 and 30 day unlimited passes cannot be used if you are an international traveller, as they must be loaded onto an existing Ventra account.

@FrolicAndCourage 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for this info 👏🏽

@superiorjr154 10 месяцев назад

Not once did she mention Metra. Metra is a very useful commuter rail and privately owned. It is more safe and there is more security around the rough neighborhoods. if you plan to travel on the south side, metra is the way to go! Most homeless people cannot afford the metra which keeps the crime off the cars.

@slw0599 11 месяцев назад

Divvy 😂 divvy is a term used in the uk, originating in the city of Liverpool for someone who's slow of mind, stupid or a bit thick...😂....but joking aside your videos and advice are excellent, keep up the great work.👍🔥

@FrolicAndCourage 11 месяцев назад

Hahaha, I had no idea! Is it a coincidence they named the bikes divvy 🤔 😂

@mimialcala3516 Год назад

Lake Michigan is east of the city, not the Chicago River

@EdgarOliveiraTB Год назад

im going to chicago for 3 day, ill get the 3-day pass for 15. Do i have to pay 5 more for the card,total 20?

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

Yes, Edgar! But the cost of the pass may be refunded if you register your card within 90days 👍🏽

@joshc2650 2 года назад

2:52 Sorry to correct you but its South bend airport

@FrolicAndCourage 2 года назад

No worries, I accidentally jumbled my words 😬

@keyerika30 Год назад

South Bend Indiana not Fort Bend❤

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

Yes, totally slip up! 😅

@soccerwizard975 2 года назад

It is South Bend Indiana (airport) seeing that there isn't a fort bend indiana

@FrolicAndCourage 2 года назад

Absolutely - it was a total slip of words! *yikes!*

@johnopal316 Год назад

What about using you phone instead of a ventra or a bank card??? Nothing here about that.

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

It’s possible! You can use your phone, but in order to do so you have to connect a form of payment (Ventra card or bank card) to your device’s contactless payment feature. www.ventrachicago.com/mobile/how-to/mobile-wallet-apps/

@johnopal316 Год назад

@@FrolicAndCourage Confirmed, it works.

@FrolicAndCourage Год назад

Excellent! Happy (contactless) travels 😊

@kevinsolano5596 5 месяцев назад

Hi! I used to live in Chicago and I just wanted to say that this video is very accurate and definitely one of the most helpful ones I’ve seen. I hope you guys get the subscribers you deserve, and I couldn’t help but wonder if you guys might find TikTok to be an easier place to make your account blow up on, just an idea. Keep up the good work!

@FrolicAndCourage 5 месяцев назад

I really appreciate your support, Kevinsolano - especially from a former Chicago resident! 😃 I’m on TT, but I like being in YT more for the interaction with subscribers 👍🏽 Who knows, maybe I’ll give TT a little more time this year 👍🏽