CTA announces 24-hour Orange Line service to Midway Airport

According to a CTA spokesperson, the agency will offer 24-hour service on the Orange Line to Midway Airport. The CTA will ...

CTA plans 24-hour service on Orange Line to Midway, thanks to mass transit bailout

Acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen’s ambitious plan would also expand — from 20 to 30 routes — the so-called Frequent Bus ...

With transit funding passed, RTA drops mandate for CTA, Metra, Pace to raise fares

The Regional Transportation Authority will no longer demand the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace raise fares by 10% ...

Several CTA lines shut down in the Loop for weekend track work

Heads up for CTA riders who will be out and about this weekend: Four busy train lines in the Loop will be shut down.

CTA and Metra riders can expect fare hikes: What to know

Chicago transit riders can expect to pay higher fares in the coming months as both the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Metra move forward with fare increases due to ongoing financial strain.
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IL: Transit reform measure shifts CTA control from Chicago mayor. Lawmaker says that’s an ‘asset.’

NS) Illinois Democrats last week saved the Chicago Transit Authority from drastic cuts, and Mayor Brandon Johnson from taking further heat from public transportation ...

CTA workers warn of risks of service cuts with major shortfall persisting

Workers represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308 were out at CTA Blue and Red Line stations to inform people about the possible impact of the cuts.

CTA proposes fare hikes as it stares down budget gap

If the fare hikes of 25 cents per ride are approved by the agency’s board, it will be the first time the CTA has raised ticket prices since 2018.