I am always surprised when I run into someone that lives in or around Chicago that doesn't use the "EL" at least once in awhile. It is a great way to get around. If you buy a card at any station, you can transfer from the train to any bus. It is easy and safe. Often it is faster to take the train to and from the airport or a major sporting event than to drive. The CTA is certainly cheaper than parking anywhere downtown. You can obtain maps on their website or at any train station. There are system train maps on every train.
