Brand new train station and right near Lake and Damon in Chicago and clouts to the Montessori…read moreschool named Suder. The area is very up-and-coming and I love the new train station. It's very modern. This area is really beautiful as well.

The service serves its purpose but the interior of the trains needs upgrading. The intercom system…read moreis poorly designed and there are no electric digital marquees displaying the next stops. All these things are basic essentials in this day in age for modern public transportation in a major city. I can appreciate the importance of having the service readily available and accessible to the public, but providing guidance and safety to all who ride these trains should also be the importance of the administration that operates them. The Chicago transportation Authority needs to do better. I'm a bit disappointed in the conditions of these trains and how they run.

If you're flying into O'Hare International Airport and want to skip the traffic and high ride-share…read moreprices, the CTA Blue Line is hands-down the best move. It's conveniently located right inside the airport, clearly marked, and easy to find even if you're running on post-flight autopilot. Trains run frequently, the ride is smooth, and it drops you straight into downtown Chicago -- no stress, no transfers, and no sitting in rush-hour gridlock. Plus, it's super affordable (seriously, one of the best deals in the city). I also love that the station is clean, well-lit, and feels safe, even for solo travelers or late-night arrivals. Just tap your Ventra card (or use your phone wallet), hop on, and enjoy watching the city unfold as you roll in. Whether you're a tourist or a local heading home, the CTA at O'Hare is one of Chicago's most underrated travel perks. Efficient, budget-friendly, and reliable -- exactly what public transit should be.

I was truly impressed by the service and value of the ride experience. Compared to other big…read morecities, this commuter train gets five stars for service, cleanliness, professionalism, safety, and on-time service.

Always late or delayed - currently at a 10 to consecutive streak. Waste of money. Trains will even…read morebreak down and they'll make you exit in the middle of nowhere. Trains don't handle the heat or the cold well. 80% of the cars are the exact same as the ones I rode in the 90s. Equipment is old and stale. More reliable to take an uber or drive, which is terrible for the environment but if the Metra can't be reliable, there's no other option

If this were any other station, it would be getting much higher marks. Unfortunately, given its…read morelocation, it has a fatal flaw. More on that later. Addison is accessible, has ample digital signage, and is easy to navigate. It is also wider than average for an 'L' station and is relatively clean, especially given how many people pass through. This amount of foot traffic is, however, its undoing. When there's a Cubs game or another event at Wrigley, Addison proves to be ill-equipped for the sheer volume of people. Yes, there is staff present to help manage crowds, but a packed platform is suboptimal for multiple reasons, especially safety. I appreciate that due to the CTA's setup, one cannot simply wish a wider station into existence. It may be possible, but it would be extraordinarily capital-intensive. That said, CTA-Addison gets the job done very well outside of Wrigley events, and passably during them.

I boarded the redline at Addison for year and years to get downtown for my previous job, so this…read morereview is long overdue. This train stop is very well kept, and I'm sure it's location to Wrigley Field has a lot to do with that. There are two escalators (granted -- one is usually down), an elevator, and a HUGE platform so there is plenty of space to spread out. There is a woman who works here every morning who is as sweet as can be and always greets us regulars with a smile. The redline is not always the safest of trains, but it sure can get you downtown faster than the brown! If you're in town exploring the city or going to a Cubs game, nothing is more convenient than hopping off at Addison as the stop just steps from the field. If you live in the neighborhood, this can definitely be a downside. On game nights, the streets are flooded with fans and vendors. The trains from downtown back up to Wrigley are packed with fans going to the games in addition to the regulars heading home from work. It can definitely add some extra time getting home, which is something to keep in mind during the summer months. Overall, I always feel safe at this stop, the employees are friendly, it's well maintained, and the trains are *usually* on time!

Took the Orange line into downtown Chicago the other day and it was an interesting experience. The…read moreOrange line is connected to Midway Airport which is convenient. The turnstile takes NFC payments making it a breeze to pay. I did hear on the loudspeaker a staff requesting a passenger to pay and that they were on video?!? The ride into Chicago downtown was surprisingly jerky. Signage at the platform indicating the next train was misleading as it changed at the last minute. Standing for the duration of the ride was challenging due to the jerky braking and the jerky acceleration...maybe it's cultural?

I love a great rail system, and this is a great rail system…read more The station is very clean, the employees present at ticketing are very kind, the directions to obtain tickets were clear and consise. The train that we boarded was very clean, and comfy. I highly recommend this mode of transportation while visiting ChiTown.

Nice stop for Wicker Park shops. There's a diagonal street, Milwaukee, so you get 6 corners, 3…read morestreets converging and going on opposite directions. This place can be crowded. So be forewarned.

CTA at Damen is known as the hipster station around here. It gets the yuppies along the Blue Line…read morethrough Wicker Park. One of the oldest stations still in operation, with the station made mostly of wood. Good views of the neighborhood from up here and it doesn't smell bad with the fresh air. There's often delays, which is the only bad thing. Hipsters catch the train here. It serves the Blue Line. There's a shitload of bars and restaurants. Always busy. Lots of Instagramming motherfuckers. As for the station, it's a classic. This is my most favorite other than the Quincy station. Both have old wood paneling. There's actually a charm about it, which you can't say about most stations. Lots of places around here to drink and eat. There's a Stan's Donuts right next to here. Busy intersection. There's lots of buses to hop on. Because trains are coming here from O'Hare, there's often delays. It's the biggest complaint about it. There's lots to check out in and around this if waiting.

I parked my car at Kedzie for 3 days overnight while I stayed near The Loop as a tourist. It's only…read more$2 for 12 hrs. So the rate is great! The downside is you have to use the ParkMobile app to renew your parking and the app is awful. The major issue is you can only renew your parking until midnight, or immediately after midnight. So if you're parking overnight, you must be awake at 12:01am to renew your parking for another 12 hours. Needless to say, 3 days in a row, that is unsatisfactory. Unfortunately the app does not let you know that in advance; you simply find out at 11pm when you want to go to sleep and realize you can only renew parking for 59 minutes unless you try again after midnight. My car was safe for the three days it was at Kedzie. But the surrounding are is a neighborhood to avoid at night, with all due respect. Note: the lot is on the north side of the CTA station. It is not marked with a sign at the entrance. It is hard to find by driving. But if you circle the perimeter of the station to the north you'll see it.

One of the most beautiful terminals during the Spring and Summer months. It's a must-see! Lots of…read moreflowers and plants are in full bloom at this terminal. If the CTA really tried to make the OrangeLine as unique as they wanted it to be, they surely succeeded with this station, thanks to the flowers and trees here. This station allows you to connect to four bus routes #47, 51, 51A, and 52. Next to the south side of the station is a strip mall containing Aldi, Kmart, and several other nice stores. AJ Wright just closed all their stores so it's gone. Overall, five stars all around. Great station on one of the CTA's safest L lines.

My husband and I took the L train during our week long stay in Chicago. Cermak-Chinatown is an…read moreabove ground train station run by the CTA. It's on the Red line, which is one of the lines that runs 24/7. Our hotel was closest to a Red line station, so we took it to Cermack-Chinatown when trekking it to Blues Heaven Foundation that is within walking distance of Motor Row.

Cermak-Chinatown Station is a CTA station on the Red Line. Red Line runs 24 hours a day with wait…read moretimes of 15 minutes or less. According to the train schedule, waits for trains are usually 7-8 minutes for most of the day. Chinatown is a neighborhood that is split into two parts, as one part contains Chinatown Square, while the other part contains the main Chinatown neighborhood. The station is located in an eastern location between these two areas that is equidistant to both. The elevated train platform also has a nice view of the Chinatown area including the neighborhood library and the Chinatown gate. On the street, the station entrance is close to the Nine Dragon Wall, which is a nice piece of Chinese art. I recommend this station if you are trying to get to Chinatown as trains are frequent and because it operates at all times of the day. There is no need to take a car if you are a tourist unless you are buying some heavy relic or coming from out of town.

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We used American Limo Express for my daughter's birthday party transportation from Glenview into…read morethe city and back. We sent six teen aged girls on their own and felt totally safe with this company. They were amazing. No problems whatsoever. The driver was very responsive and gave continuous updates by text (drop off, ready for pickup, on our way...). The sprinter van was awesome. The six girls loved it and said it was was so much fun. My daughter is still saying that her birthday was so fun and the limo was a big part of it. Price was very reasonable compared to other limo services. I couldn't be happier with ease of booking, the convenience, non -stress, and finally the results. Additionally, due to the snow and weather the previous day we asked for an earlier pickup time and it was absolutely no problem. We will definitely use them again.