Riding the Chicago Train - From O'Hare to Downtown Chicago ( Blue Line)

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  • @debipowell9509
    @debipowell9509 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    We're heading to Chicago in a few weeks and I've been anxious about the the airport catching the train. This video was VERY helpful!!! Thanks so much.

  • @AB-fm2zn
    @AB-fm2zn ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I remember landing in O'Hara and catching an Uber to the loop, wow the traffic! Next time I go I will definitely catch the train.

  • @loridean177
    @loridean177 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    4:30 the blue railings he passed on the Washington platform is where sometimes there's live music from locals while you wait for your train. Some can really sing and play instruments. You only need a permit. And oh justice was not done for the scenery surrounding the airport. The landscaping is spectacular year round. The ride is absolutely beautifull coming and leaving the airport.

  • @lbputzer
    @lbputzer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Manny, I really like your positive attitude & commentary while traveling. We are kindred spirit. No experience or destination is perfect, there are always bumps in the road. The joy is in the appreciation for new environs and gratitude for being afforded the opportunity to travel..

    • @leonardclay4804
      @leonardclay4804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      These cities are the original when it comes to public transportation. This and New York has always been away of life. LA needs to continue taking a page from the book to vastly improve ours over time.

    • @kensmith6952
      @kensmith6952 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Absolutely agree!!

  • @ntatenarin
    @ntatenarin ปีที่แล้ว +8

    4:19 Look at all the lovely traffic that was skipped! Hope you enjoyed the city of Chicago!

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you, had a great time in chicago.

    • @finalascent
      @finalascent 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I feel the same way when I take rail to JFK - tons of traffic visible from LIRR and the AirTrain. Getting there from midtown Manhattan has gotten easier, btw - there is a sparkling new station under Grand Central - 21 mins to Jamaica (AirTrain Station), or 12-13 mins to Woodside, Queens (short Q70 bus or cab to LGA)

  • @dingowalk3592
    @dingowalk3592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    that's pretty cheap to ride the train from airport to downtown, good to know, thanks for sharing

  • @benjaminwagner8141
    @benjaminwagner8141 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Going to Chicago soon, this will help

  • @DroOnTheGO
    @DroOnTheGO ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am headed to Chicago in March and plan to take the train to Downtown Chicago. This has me more excited now the ride looks great!

  • @DevaMedina-fd4wt
    @DevaMedina-fd4wt ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I miss Chicago. I had great times living there. I once lived in North Chicago, far north. The crime happening in Chicago is mostly in the FAR West Side of Chicago, far from Downtown, North and South Chicago.
    Chicago is general safe outside of the West Side.

  • @prettyptravels
    @prettyptravels 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Im headed to Chicago next month, thank you for this video. I was anxious and feel much better now😊

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Don't be anxious, pretty easy to get around, enjoy your trip

  • @rajeevk.pathak771
    @rajeevk.pathak771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Clear-cut, informative, lucid...an engaging vid-clip...very useful !

  • @eMegMBea
    @eMegMBea ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video! SO helpful that you went through the entire process from the beginning - too many videos cut part of the process out. Very helpful, thanks!

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  ปีที่แล้ว

      Your welcome, glad you found the video helpful.

  • @FortzbhelMama_888
    @FortzbhelMama_888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We have also a connecting train to international airport. Very nice train Chicago have thanks for sharing

  • @stjeremiah
    @stjeremiah 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Chicago is a great city to visit. So easy to get around and so much to see.

  • @laurahatton1134
    @laurahatton1134 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really appreciate your video. We are heading to Chicago for the first time in a few months and I was leaning toward taking the train from O'Hare into the city. This video sealed the deal on that plan!

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@laurahatton1134 awesome, enjoy your trip there

  • @Greenhouse_Co.
    @Greenhouse_Co. ปีที่แล้ว +4

    bro this kind of content is actually super informative 😂

  • @quasarsavage
    @quasarsavage ปีที่แล้ว +61

    love how Chicago has their airport connected to the downtown lol come on LA we gotta be better

    • @akis.4493
      @akis.4493 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      We actually have both airports (Midway with the Orange Line and O'Hare with the Blue) connected.

    • @DevaMedina-fd4wt
      @DevaMedina-fd4wt ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know, I use to live in Chicago. The Chicago "L" subway and rail is connected from downtown to O'Hare airport. I rode on the Chicago "L" subway and rail many times.
      LA, California needs to connect their subway and rail to LAX airport to downtown. Corrupt politics is holding LA, California back in many ways.

    • @msr1116
      @msr1116 ปีที่แล้ว

      It wasn't always that way, though. There was pushback about the cost estimate (always lowballed), questions regarding just how many people would ultimately use the train (always inflated) and then the debate of putting the rail lines in between the Kennedy Expy lanes vs. adding two more traffic lanes.

    • @timmmahhhh
      @timmmahhhh 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Be happy LA has a light rail. It didn't until about 30 years ago so yes, let's hope that's one of the next improvements and expansions. As of now, NYC does not have light rails going into either JFK or LGA, but I understand they're working to change this.

    • @thedirtybubble9613
      @thedirtybubble9613 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A lot of cities have their airport connected to Downtown via train/rail. Atlanta, Miami and Cleveland have it too.

  • @IC_1005
    @IC_1005 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Fun Fact: O'Hare airport (ORD) is named after Lieutenant Commander, Edward O'Hare!

  • @Psychedelicswamptrash
    @Psychedelicswamptrash หลายเดือนก่อน

    Traveling alone, and to Chicago for the first time. Thanks for this!

  • @amandaturner2973
    @amandaturner2973 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for making this video. My friend from a small town has to go to Chicago and needs to take this exact same train. She is feeling apprehensive but I’m going to show her this video so she can see it’s doable for someone from a small town in the big city. Thanks again ❤

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @amandaturner2973 your welcome, she don't need to feel nervous since it's pretty easy to take this train amd commute to the city center.

  • @Travelwithtanaree
    @Travelwithtanaree 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Going to Chicago for the first time next week and nervous about using public transit but this was so helpful! Thank you!

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Travelwithtanaree enjoy your trip there, pretty easy to get around.

  • @chinatsugalaxy2618
    @chinatsugalaxy2618 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm visiting Chicago in late May for two days. It will be my first time there... probably my only visit. I hope it's worth it. I have my itinerary set. I'll be staying at La Quinta's downtown hotel located in the loop. I was going to visit in early April, but they have the buckingham fountain turned off for the cold weather, so I canceled.
    The next cities to visit will be San Francisco and Seattle, definitely.

  • @christinechandler3701
    @christinechandler3701 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Going to a concern in Chicago in May and have been trying to figure out the best way to get from the Airport to our Hotel. never ridden a Subway and that was giving me anxiety but an uber is estimated to cost like $50-80 one way. This makes me feel sooo much better about just catching the subway

    • @LinJohnson-kj7ng
      @LinJohnson-kj7ng 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same, I'm going next week and I'm def taking the train now. Those shuttle taxi fees are no joke! Thank you Manny for easing my anxiety!!

  • @oSnapMillerTime
    @oSnapMillerTime 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks you made my trip less stressful with your guided tour on how to get to the trains.

  • @stevenhickey326
    @stevenhickey326 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Memories...
    In the 90s used to ride this.
    On at Irving Park , off at Cumberland at 5:00 AM.
    Did it again in the afternoon.
    Never any problems. Delays every now and then.

  • @jmh086
    @jmh086 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    going to chicago in a few weeks. this is very helpful

  • @magellan379
    @magellan379 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, thank you so much, maybe i try to come in chicago september from France, i need to take blue line O Hare > La salle .
    So thanks ! you're great

  • @johnsanchez3534
    @johnsanchez3534 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Riding Train of Chicago Illinois looks wild and amazing, I wanna Chicago for about like 9 days.

  • @cmeeki4
    @cmeeki4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks for this vlog, because I’m traveling to Chicago in 8 days and I was thinking if I should take the train or Uber.

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's cheaper if you take the train, drops you right in the downtown area

    • @cmeeki4
      @cmeeki4 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MannyExploresVlog Will do. Thanks.

    • @chrisseidl8294
      @chrisseidl8294 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Take the train! So much cheaper and it is a great introduction to the city - especially the second half of the ride going through different neighborhoods. (The first half of the ride is in the middle of the highway, and in parts, you'll be faster than the traffic)

    • @stanmusial
      @stanmusial 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Do I have to buy a Ventra card? I only want to go downtown front Ohare

  • @khudaverdihasanov4125
    @khudaverdihasanov4125 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the amazing video mate! I shall be there on May, this year 2024. Have a good and blessed days to you and all the people.
    Best...

  • @rmorris003
    @rmorris003 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, I am flying into Chicago for AEW All Out and glad to find out that I can take the metro to the River hotel

  • @IznbranahlGoose
    @IznbranahlGoose 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I did this route several times in the late 1980s. The airport itself has changed quite a but other than the ticket machine the train ride has remained mostly as I remember it.
    I like the fact that they have those moving walkways in O'hare however there are so few of them I have to wonder why they bothered to put them in at all. With how big O'hare is you'd expect over a dozen .. not just two.

  • @leifhelland5747
    @leifhelland5747 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Going next month., Thanks for the Video, very helpful!!

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@leifhelland5747 your welcome, anytime

  • @tinkerbelltheredhead
    @tinkerbelltheredhead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love trains so I can't wait. 🚉

  • @samuelpreciado1336
    @samuelpreciado1336 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video Manny. Very informative and helpful. Liked and subscribed

  • @jennibeck5972
    @jennibeck5972 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This helped my anxiety a lot for tomorrow thank you

  • @DontDoItD
    @DontDoItD ปีที่แล้ว

    Appreciate this. First time here...first post COVID so appreciate alleviating concerns about getting there through public transportation than paying $$ for Uber.

  • @darryljanik5931
    @darryljanik5931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks for enjoying chicago Illinois manny

  • @SantosChronicles
    @SantosChronicles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh man, you turn around your videos so fast. Love o’Hare. So good to see you explore our city. 3 Day pass is a good idea for sure. I usually bring Melissa to navigate through the L. I liked the music you picked. It was so great seeing you man!

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I enjoyed exploring the city, was great seeing you too.

  • @mikeyllo
    @mikeyllo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I appreciate this. I have to do it tomorrow. It looks simple enough.

  • @AntoniaCorrigan
    @AntoniaCorrigan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great easy to follow vid

  • @JoyceThomas96
    @JoyceThomas96 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Coming next week. So ride the blue line to Washington, correct? I just want to get off at the right place for Michigan Av

  • @SuperFriendsNYC
    @SuperFriendsNYC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    O’Hare is the busiest airport in the us. I’m glad you had a smooth train ride to downtown.

  • @bautistaalicia8683
    @bautistaalicia8683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Waiting premiere to watching⭐star

  • @kensmith6952
    @kensmith6952 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your video was perfect!! Thanks so much!

  • @PogiboyProductions
    @PogiboyProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great ride on that train! I remember going through here lol.. we rented a car though..

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats cool, a car can be a convenient way to get around Chicago too.

  • @tresorctout8211
    @tresorctout8211 ปีที่แล้ว

    So helpful! Thanks.
    What about O hare to Hickory Hills or Palos please?🙏

    • @rebstw6305
      @rebstw6305 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You will need to first take the blue line to downtown , and then transfer to a metro line that goes to your suburb. All Metra lines can be accessed downtown.

  • @xmatvlog5648
    @xmatvlog5648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Smooth ride. Enjoy your visit in chicago

  • @Magnoliaflwr9006
    @Magnoliaflwr9006 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video, planning a trip soon, silly question, do they announce the different stops? My luck, I'll miss my stop..😢😂

  • @dashoverboard.
    @dashoverboard. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I´m traveling to milwaukee in two months and I´m planning to land ond O´Hare, then take the Amtrak train to Downtown Milwaukee, thanks to your video for showing me how to take the train from the airport, but, do you now where my stop would be to get to Chigago´s Union Station?

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  ปีที่แล้ว

      There's no direct station from cta blue line to union Station I think the best option is to get at the closest stop, probably grand street and walk to union station

    • @dashoverboard.
      @dashoverboard. ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MannyExploresVlog I think Clinton station may be a good idea, then a 2 block walk.
      Thanks!

    • @rebstw6305
      @rebstw6305 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      U can also take the blue line O’Hare train to Adams street, or other close stations, and walk 2 blocks west from Monroe to Canal or Clinton

    • @dashoverboard.
      @dashoverboard. 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rebstw6305 thanks, but my trip was 1 year ago 😂

  • @ruthymarisoto4181
    @ruthymarisoto4181 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    TJANK YOU
    THANK YOU
    THANK YOU
    VERY MUCH

  • @stevenm.9458
    @stevenm.9458 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, Sir. You have answered my question.

  • @whateverblog_bum4212
    @whateverblog_bum4212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Check in waiting .

  • @jabarikellam
    @jabarikellam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'll be doing the same thing this month

  • @sean2015
    @sean2015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    0:46 I worked at O’Hare for three years and you wouldn’t believe how many people would approach me asking how to get to the trains, because they couldn’t/wouldn’t read and follow those simple signs like you did here 😁

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahahha thats crazy, it's simple and all about common sense.

    • @sean2015
      @sean2015 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MannyExploresVlog unfortunately “common sense” isn’t so common anymore 😆

    • @DARWINZOO
      @DARWINZOO 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cities call Choo choo trains, subways, "metro" differently in different cities. To the extent that I've chosen Choo Choo here in Boston for the "commuter rail" because subways are called trains by some "Boston" Bostonians. (Edit not where I grew up in Cambridge.) Then we have a version of above ground rail (when it's not a subway) these are often called trolleys
      In the UK you would never call a subway a train.
      I wasn't sure how to even Google this Because I also know it as cta.
      Give people a break.

    • @DARWINZOO
      @DARWINZOO 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MannyExploresVlog I invite you to Seattle. Have fun!

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DARWINZOO went to Seattle on March, made 9 videos there.

  • @JuanPerez-ke2sm
    @JuanPerez-ke2sm 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video

  • @LittleTut
    @LittleTut 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice short vlog Manny. :))

  • @Djessjazz
    @Djessjazz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clear video I'm going in 3 weeks first time to the us I'm nervous 😂

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thats great, hope you enjoy your time there.

  • @broden4838
    @broden4838 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always wanted to go on the blue line

  • @lcracalcraca9425
    @lcracalcraca9425 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Greetings from Colombia. Which camera did you use ?

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lcracalcraca9425 GoPro

    • @lcracalcraca9425
      @lcracalcraca9425 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you, I was watching your video some minutes ago. Any reference of the GoPro?

  • @gknatural4073
    @gknatural4073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful 🙏🙏👍👍👍👍💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

  • @rklow2023
    @rklow2023 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank u for the video!

  • @slw0599
    @slw0599 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this the best/cheapest option to get to our hotel into the city? , as we're coming to Chicago nxt year. Thanks.

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes its the best cheapest option

    • @slw0599
      @slw0599 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MannyExploresVlog thanks for that mate 👍...keep up the good work

  • @YunaVlogjp1026
    @YunaVlogjp1026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much for joining my ls , good bless po

  • @Leticiagandara-z6x
    @Leticiagandara-z6x 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m gonna with my toddler Friday want to go straight to downtown

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Leticiagandara-z6x awesome, the train is a good alternative

  • @taiwanarnold5927
    @taiwanarnold5927 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Next yeat O Hare Branch built in 1984 in 2024 will be 40 years since it was built and Extended from Jefferson park Blue line

  • @YoongisAurora
    @YoongisAurora ปีที่แล้ว

    Needed this bc the last time I went to Chicago i lucked out and hopped on a employee shuttle, (without realizing) and guess they thought I was a flight attendant or something. Which took me down the street to an employee parking lot and I got an Uber from there for 20$ instead of the 60$ it was saying at the airport. I know I won’t have that luck this time so I needed to start looking 😂

  • @osimeon00
    @osimeon00 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so helpful.

  • @stevenm.9458
    @stevenm.9458 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was the one thousandth persons to like this video!!!!

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Congratulations, thank you for supporting

  • @SunnieBal
    @SunnieBal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much, this was so helpful

  • @ericrodriguez28
    @ericrodriguez28 ปีที่แล้ว

    How often do the trains come and go? Im going to chicago in a few months and was going to take the L train

    • @catfood1788
      @catfood1788 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very often especially in O’Hare, hope this was in time

  • @FairyGodMotherrrr
    @FairyGodMotherrrr ปีที่แล้ว

    What app did you use? I just moved to Chicago and I need to learn to use their transit

  • @Clementinee
    @Clementinee 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hope you enjoyed our city!

    • @MannyExploresVlog
      @MannyExploresVlog  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I enjoyed it, hope to visit again soon

  • @Himmelvakt
    @Himmelvakt หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have to do this on the 11th, I did it reversed on the 10th of October but that was easy, this is stressing me out. :(

  • @mikoyeung8047
    @mikoyeung8047 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I use the 3-day pass to go to downtown from airport?

  • @researchlife
    @researchlife ปีที่แล้ว

    Really helpful video

  • @fedepetit
    @fedepetit ปีที่แล้ว

    How safe is taking this train after midnight?

    • @javiercruz66ify
      @javiercruz66ify 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What I want to know 😅

  • @nebielyn7399
    @nebielyn7399 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking forward to thism from star

  • @santiagoguerrero6079
    @santiagoguerrero6079 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video my friend,it is safe to take the train?

  • @kingdinozftw9491
    @kingdinozftw9491 ปีที่แล้ว

    blue is my favorite color

  • @XanderLovesAudra
    @XanderLovesAudra 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I went there!

  • @justdrive5327
    @justdrive5327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Riding the blue line to downtown is convenient but taking the Kennedy expressway to downtown the has better views especially at night. I recommend an Uber or rent a car for the next trip

    • @namgreb9063
      @namgreb9063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Last time I was in Chicago, I checked uber and it cost 75 usd for an uber from O'Hare to downtown, versus a three day pass for 15 dollars for CTA. You are out of your mind if you rent a car in Chicago, it's stressful as hell to drive there and expensive to park. You can get literally anywhere in the city for 15 bucks on the three day pass. No expensive rental car or uber.

    • @Secession1900
      @Secession1900 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Traffic on the Kennedy from the airport is horrible and doesn't let up until at least 8 at night. Don't drive or Uber unless you love being stuck in a traffic jam.

  • @Mr.AJNash
    @Mr.AJNash ปีที่แล้ว

    Im doing this on Monday

  • @paulagiraldo100710
    @paulagiraldo100710 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is where the train crash started😨😨

  • @MatthewHall-e4o
    @MatthewHall-e4o ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a strange accent.

  • @Cheeks63091
    @Cheeks63091 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love chicago

  • @javierbarrucz7755
    @javierbarrucz7755 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cta 🚊 to o hate airport in downtown Chicago ❤❤❤ 3:46