How Do You Ride The Elevated Train In Chicago?
Chicago’s elevated train (aka, the el) is one of the best ways to get around the city. It’s efficient, it’s cheap, it’s easy and you can get almost anywhere in the city with it. So here is how to ride the el in Chicago. Find the right line.Before you just go out and ride the el, you’ll need to figure out which line(s) you need to take to get there. Chicago’s el has multiple tracks that cover the entire city and some of the surrounding areas. All of the lines are named for colors. Some of the more popular ones are the red line, the brown line, the orange line, the pink line, etc. There are a bunch and they all go a different route. So go to the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) website and find the one that can get you to where you need to go. Pay your fare.There are many ways you can pay for your ride on the el. If you just bring cash with you to the station, you will be able to pay right on the spot. Only you don’t just give someone your $2 and board the el, you have to get yourself a c
