Great for getting around the city of Chicago whether it be by bus or train. I enjoyed utilizing…read morepublic transportation to get around the city during my visit. The buses are a great way to get around with frequent stops throughout the city.

They have ghost buses that show on the app until they are scheduled to arrive and then they…read moredisappear. Then you are forced to wait for the next one in hopes that it shows: the buses are dirty and riders are allowed to smoke and play their phones at high volume. The drivers do nothing to enforce the rules. And about once a month to every other month you get a rude driver who will talk to you like you are dirt. A change in management is needed.

While this is not the worst red line stop in Chicago, there are sometimes some characters around…read more It is, however, the perfect location for a stop, near lots of tourist points and 2 blocks from Michigan Avenue. I wouldn't recommend being there alone as a woman super early in the morning or super late at night.

Another CTA station, an underground one, is on Chicago Avenue. It has a whole lot to see around…read morehere. Kind of a bad atmosphere with all the homeless people but still not among the worst. Feels safer than many other stations but that's not saying a lot. There's never a long wait for trains. It has an incredibly busy location at Chicago Avenue and State Street with all the commuters and tourists coming and going. It serves the Red Line. This is between the Grand Avenue and Clark/Division stations. Inside there's kind of a bad odor and there's a few sketchy people but that's typical stuff around. There's plenty of other stations you can get to from here quickly. Has a shitload of shopping as if you didn't know. It has some fast food like McDonald's if the hipster food is too high brow for your tastes. The best thing about this station is no long waiting.

We were disappointed to miss out riding the El on this visit to Chicago. I did get some views of…read moreit from the surface streets as we walked nearby and sometimes under the structures. Hope to experience it as a rider during my next visit to Chicago.

Rather than spend a ton on Uber or Lyft or a taxi, I opted to take the El to and from Ohare airport…read moreon my recent trip. Tickets are cheap for how far you go and it was a nice ride. It gets a little crowded in spots but was nice overall and better than waiting in Chicago traffic. They do need do enforce the no soliciting as there are folks trying to sell candy but overall, it was a nice ride.

The few times I rode the red line over the last few years I haven't had any major problems. The…read morepeople do get rowdy & sometimes the station/train is dirty. It's also weird how they at times have a lot of TSA level fake security while a drug dealer is literally cattle calling that he is selling weed 20 feet away from them. Like why not just call the police & have them escorted off the premises? At times I've seen security act just as wild as the passengers. The station itself is nice. It looks like it was recently renovated. It's pretty much a bus depot with buses that go all over the southside coming here. As always KEEP YOUR HEAD ON A SWIVEL & CALL THE POLICE if you need help. There are a ton of shady characters. I've seen people before try to get a CTA employee to help them out with an issue & act surprised when the employee doesn't help them. Just like the "security theatre" that is TSA, CTA isn't law enforcement... they CAN'T enforce laws. They will only assist you by making a report & contacting the actual police.

Not in a very nice neighborhood. Fights happens all the time unexpectedly. Few robberies, phone…read moretheft happens alot, that includes gang shootings. Watch your back too especially getting on the Red Line or waiting for Pace Suburban Bus or CTA buses. This station smells like smoke, cheap beer. Don't risk on taking the elevator unless if you ever smelled a crackhead urine. I only go there if I gotta transfer different buses or going straight to Downtown Chicago on CTA Red Line. Don't trust anyone. Do not take the taxi. I had seen few fights there. I had gotten few starred. I had beggars asking me for money too. Just say no if any people asked you anything.

I love taking public transportation everywhere because you don't have to deal with traffic. You can…read morebuy an all day pass for five dollars for 24 hours which I think is a great deal and this station is nice because it's a link to so many food places around here and it's a very safe and fun neighborhood.

CTA has an L station on Fullerton. It provides fast access to DePaul and Lincoln Park. Of course…read moreit's a busy station, and even busier when school is in session. Good as far as things like being safe and clean. There's also lots of opportunities to transfer between a few Lines. Before, this was a pretty old station but there's a newer one on the other side of the street with the modern amenities like arrival screens, and it's cleaner. It serves the Brown, Purple, and Red Lines. There's usually a train coming within a few minutes. Around here are a few interesting attractions. The DePaul Art Museum is next to it and it's always free. Good as far as stations go. It's busy so it's mostly safe and there's lots of places to eat around it. There's never a really long wait for trains.

CTA has a station at LaSalle and it's amazingly clean. It has a charm about it. Lots of old decor…read moreand signs on the walls. Good location close to many attractions. The station is mostly safe. I like how easy it is to get to places from here. It serves the Blue Line. This is a good stop. Many bars and restaurants are right outside. The tourist attractions are pretty close too. Also you can go all the way to O'Hare from here. The best thing is the friendliness and helpfulness of CTA staff. Good place to get off at. It also isn't as crowded. The trains usually come often and on time.

I just dropped my air pod to the rail. Rich helped me to get it quickly. Awesome man. Nice customer…read moreservice.

CTA has an L station on Western Avenue on the South Side, which is one of those along the Orange…read moreLine. It goes between The Loop and Midway. Of course it's not in a terrific location, but it's mostly clean and safe. Lots of busses to get onto from here. There's a large area for shelter while waiting for one. A better than expected location, and it's usually pretty fast coming or going. It serves the Orange Line. The station is located in Gage Park. Even though it has a bad history, it's still an improving area. This is at 49th and Western. Best about this is how fast it is to get through here. This is the one that goes all the way to Midway, the other Chicago airport that gets unappreciated. Getting there is a lot faster. Stops like this are one of the reasons. It has fewer, meaning the trains come a lot more often. This station is pretty clean for as busy as it gets, and it doesn't have a bad smell. Getting to Midway is convenient from here. It's only a few stops away, and if you're getting off here there's lots of busses to take you places. There's usually not a long wait for trains.

I used to go to this station alot a few years ago and I gotta say, this station is very impressing…read more Very clean and Fast arriving trains. And when I mean fast, I mean st all times. I rode the orange line around 10:30-11:00pm and boy did it get around fast.

I was planning on being nice…read more I'm telling you all... other than encountering some human excrement once, in probably 100+ visits to the station I've had no issues. Being a big city, you might meet an occasional character, but at no time did I feel unsafe. Full disclaimer I usually use Monroe right around rush hour or early evening. The station has a customer service agent in the booth, and is well lit. While it could benefit from a thorough pressure washing, it's not terrible cleanliness-wise. Seating is extremely limited at one bench for the whole station, but that's understandable for a 24 hour underground train stop. Monroe is not accessible, though there are up escalators. The station is also fairly easy to navigate. All this would equal a three star rating. The issue comes with the stairs in the winter. While they were salted, it seems the foot traffic has worn the salt out somewhat. While it wasn't a stair shaped hockey rink, I felt that the steps in winter were at times too slippery for comfort. More salt (or just "salt" more often) was called for.

This station on the Red Line drops you off in the very beating heart of State Street in downtown…read moreChicago. Commonly used by Chicago Metra & Amtrak commuters & visitors, this Red Line stop is just a few steps away from good ol' Madison Ave. Head West on Madison to your trains from this stop. Venure North on State Street for lots of shopping & sightseeing, & head East from the Monroe Red Line stop to meet lovely Grant Park, Millennium Park, & finally Lake Michigan's shores.

At the Merchandise Mart is a CTA stop and let's just say it's less enjoyable than shopping inside,…read morewhich many don't find all that enjoyable. It gets hella busy around here. Overall a pretty confusing place. Many people have no idea where to go. The CTA needs more signs. Convenient in a way just north of the Loop and all that craziness. It serves the Brown and Purple Lines. This is one of the busiest stops. It's a wider platform but it still gets packed. The trains seem to be much less frequent here when it's not rush hour as well. Many people waiting a long time, making this get extra crowded. The best thing about this situation is you can get some good views from here. A few things good, and many bad. It especially sucks when it's cold. The good thing is it's close to the Merchandise Mart entrance and you can find many good restaurants and shops.

I don't understand the purpose of this place. There are few if any retail stores to widow shop,…read moreunless you have your eye on a new Themador range, or perhaps some new flooring. Other than this place has air conditioning and a small food court, there's no absolutely no reason I can think of to visit.

This is the Blue Line to take from the Chicago airport to the Sheraton. It is but a 15 walk to the…read morehotel, or $15 Uber ride. We did the Uber due to shady people at the CRA stop. Nevertheless, the ride was pleasant and the trains leave the airport every 5 min. The cost is SO reasonable, only $5.00

Nothing terribly special about this station... except for me it's a great way to get to the…read moreairport. There's a kiosk for your tickets; it works pretty smoothly. But be prepared to carry your bags up a couple of flights of stairs. There might be an elevator somewhere but I did not look that closely.