HOW TO RIDE THE BUS IN CHICAGO // CTA Public Transportation Travel Guide from a Local (4K Vlog)

Today I've got a complete guide to the CTA Bus Public Transportation in Chicago!

If you're moving to Chicago, just visiting for travel, or you already live here and want to start taking advantage of the incredible public transportation in the Windy City, this guide is for you!

The Chicago Transit Authority is the governing body of the public transportation system here in the city, which includes both buses and trains.

The earliest forms of rapid transit in Chicago were horse drawn cars which began operating in 1859. They could only transport 12 passengers and maxed out at 3mph.

I hope you enjoyed this Chicago Vlog!

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Cinematic Intro
0:30 Intro to CTA Buses
1:11 History of the Public Transportation in Chicago
2:14 Facts About the CTA Bus System
2:46 How to Ride the Bus in Chicago
3:39 Tips & Tricks for Riding the Bus
5:12 How Much is Chicago Bus Fare?
5:27 Etiquette When Riding the Bus
6:04 My Hot Takes About the CTA
6:46 The Busiest & Most Popular CTA Bus Routes
7:08 Wrap Up

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[LuisGustoComedy]

What's good #GustoGang hope you enjoy this complete guide to riding CTA buses!! Thank you so much for watching! 🚌

[lydiastucki]

Videos like this are so helpful for people like me on the autism spectrum. I have a lot of trouble figuring out how things work in the moment and a lot of these tips are assumed by drivers/other passengers. It's really great to have someone lay out the routines and etiquette for public transportation!

[JoseFlores-kljm]

One of the reasons that I love Chicago Luis is because of the Public transportation.

[Stuff-qokm]

I gotta say not a big bus guy i'm more like a L guy but yeah massive props to people working in the cta they help keep the city running 😀😎

[samuelpreciado]

I’m just learning about CTA, wish all cities had this. Makes me love Chicago even more.

[lanzcossom]

Im a bus operator for CTA..appreciate the love.

[davidmanke]

Once again, good video. Usually when I am in the city, I have visitors with me. A tip I would give Is that the Ventra card can be used for more than one person. When you get on the bus, tell the bus driver how many people are in your group. The bus driver will tell you when to swipe your Ventra card for each person. The $.25 transfer applies to all the riders also. For the CTA trains, swipe your card and let a person go through the gate. After the first person goes through and the screen is red, swipe the card for the next person.
There is a lot of old CTA trains, busses and trolley cars at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, Illinois. There is also the big Santa Fe sign from the Railway Exchange Building. The last time I went there was 2014 so I need to go again.

[smarkasmc]

High quality of the message. Full knowledge for bus passengers and an invitation to those who are still reluctant. After watching and listening to it, you want to take a bus in Chicago and go somewhere. And of course a good approach to the green city of the future. I like it, thanks. There is no metro in the city where I live, but there are buses and trams.
All the best!
Piotr from Poznań, Poland.

[MyWalkLondon]

You are one of the Best Vlogger on YouTube.
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[n.r.p]

Hi Luis from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 I love Chicago 💖

[jordanwitt]

thank you for all of these chicago city tutorials, luis the life saver !

[tishalewis]

Thanks for this bus guide as I’m not familiar and this gives me confidence in taking it when I move. Thank you Luis as always. Blessings🤗

[LinRuiEn]

The buses and L are also a great way to really see the city! Buses especially hit a lot of neighborhoods most visitors won't even know about.

[neettim]

Holy smokes love this video! Love that you included etiquette and tips when actually riding. This is the best CTA bus tutorial I've seen for a tourist like me. Thank you

[Hortonscakes]

Thank you Luis! I don't mind taking the bus, this is so helpful! By the time my husband and I move to Chicago, I'll be better equipped! 💯🤙

[JeffSchwenke]

Great video Luis and Narissa! My favorite bus routes are the ones that travel express on the outer Lake Shore Drive for part of the route, like the 146. Very scenic.

[travellyoung]

Single ride fare is 2.50 cash 2.25 if using Ventura card.
Reduce fare is 1.25 with reduced fare id.
Student fare is .75 mon- fri only during normal school year and from 5:30am to 8:30 pm.

[car_tar]

I’m from dc so idk about Chicago but here we generally pull the cord after the stop before ours or when the announcement plays. If you get it right you can even line em up so it says street and stop requested” all one long line

[matthewbarry]

I've preferred the bus over the L during the pandemic, busses aren't as crowded as trains and it's nice to look out the window!

[JMilansJourney]

As a born and raised Chicagoan, I agree with all you stated! Amazing video! 💗