How to Get Around Chicago (Parking, CTA Trains, Buses, Divvy Bikes, Water Taxi, and more)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มิ.ย. 2024
- Looking for the best tips for getting around Chicago during your stay? This video covers the basics, costs, and tips. Whether you want to drive, use our public transit, or try our Water Taxi or Divvy bikes, Andy will show you how!
Welcome 00:00
Parking 00:23
Trains 01:01
Buses: 04:11
Safety 04:50
Divvy Bikes 05:24
Water Taxi 06:08
Walking 06:44
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Chicago Water Taxi: www.chicagowatertaxi.com/
Divvy Bikes: divvybikes.com/
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Thanks for watching our video! Let us know if you have any comments or questions below 👇
You have been the clearest of all the videos I've watched 👍
Thank you!
Yes, and it's the most complete video. It talks on all forms transportation under 8 mins. I'm from the suburbs and my dad is always the one driving to Chicago. We've only used the CTA a couple of times. However, I want to visit downtown on my own, so this video is very helpful.
Was in Chicago last september, can't wait to visit this beautiful city again.
Thank you very much,your video were very helpful for me
Thank you so much. Planning on moving to Chicago for a few years!
Had a great time thanks
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Thanks for the valuable information! I haven't been to Chicago in over 10 years and am excited to visit again!
Thanks for the comment. Enjoy Chicago! It has changed a little since you were here. Maybe we will see you on a tour!
Thank you so much for your video. I’m a little nervous using the transit and your video helped a lot! I really appreciate it!
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Thank you for this informative video. You mentioned that if you register the Ventra card, the amount will be refunded in the form of travel credit. Do you know if this is instant? Or does it take a few days to process before the credit appears?
I want to visit Chicago but I worry if I get on one of those trains I'll get off at the wrong stop and be in a bad neighborhood. How does a newbie now which routes are safe and not?
I'm planning to go to Chicago in Sept for "All Out" which will have about 12,000 people at the United Center.
How screwed will I be at night if I stay by Wicker Park and surrounding areas in terms of safety?
So in the red line are all the major attractions located? So if im coming from
Blue line which station should i take off in order for me to transfer to red line?
Hi
What street hotel to get for walking access to all famous attractions ?
Flying into ORD and wanting to get 7 day passes for a family of 6, where in ORD can I buy them?
amazing
Hi Andy! are there any floating divvy bikes or they are just docked bikes?
The bikes are docked, but we now have floating E-scooters that you may enjoy!
I may be slow, but I need to understand, if I buy a 7 day pass, I don’t need to refill the card at any point during those 7 days correct? Can I get the 7 day pass in the app as well? 🙏🙏 thx, looking forward to visiting your amazing city later this month. Love from Denmark 🇩🇰
Correct! Once you buy the pass, that’s all you need to do. You can purchase passes on the app, yes!
@@freetoursbyfoot-chicago9698 thx so much for taking the time to reply! 🙏🙏
Where does the quarter goes when paying for a bus ride?
They have cash machines at the door for bills and coins
hi! so If I understood well, I can buy a 1 day pass at the airport? and I can ride the train and buses with this one for unlimited time??
That’s right! Follow the signs for public transit at the airport and you’ll be able to buy your 1, 3, 7, or 30 day pass and board!
@@freetoursbyfoot-chicago9698 thank you so much!!
I’ve tried to register my Ventra card but a US address and zip code were required. So, I decided to put my hotel address and my card is now in suspended status. Will I have to buy another one?
Contact Ventra, there should be a customer support phone number or email on the card, or on their website. They’ll be happy to help!
This question worries me the most (about to visit Chicago) because a lot of the online brochures and areas say only the 3 day more passes work on the buses. Unless that is the disposable ticket Ventra option only.
river taxis arent running most of the year though?
That’s right! They run May through September. Bit cold to be on the water outside of those months, though our larger tour boats will run year-round. Always weather-permitting.
Wow so many people love to hate ❤
Divvy bikes?😂😂😂 Plenty of scousers in Chicago then😂😂😂
I live in Chicago for a 35 years for a convenience get a car!!!! otherwise you’re gonna make miles on your foot and waste a lot of time and public transportation!!!
Between a note, insurance, gas, and repairs, cars are definitely a luxury in a place like Chicago. Convenient but not required
@@cutthemixmaster7981 well I got Walmart about 3 1/2 miles from from me and there is only one sidewalk maybe 150yards long . I’m not walking to get shopping done. 👍😆
@@cutthemixmaster7981 agree if living in the loop. Otherwise, having a car is still worth it! Most of trains & buses in Chicago have uncomfortable smell (pee, poop, sweat from ppl, ect.)