Say what you will, I like this stop. My only criticism is that I would have like departure screens…read moreat the platform, rather than on the ramp before it. + Station is fully accessible to those with disabilities, as there are no steps or stairs on any kind. + Platform is fully covered from wind and elements, with some skylights for natural light. It is also wider than average in the CTA, and has more benches than average. + Station is clean. I didn't encounter excessive dirt or grime, and the station smelled lightly of disinfectant/cleaner. + While the vibe on Saturday morning may not be indicative of all days and times, I felt no safety or security concerns. Thus, while I may not use Linden very often, it does a fine job as far as train stations go. Having screens on the platform so passengers know how long to wait is all it would take to go from a four to a five.

It's a good station! Next to the 421,422,423 pace buses! However, there train from here to Central…read moreis slow then to Howard or the Loop it is fast. Staff are nice and the station is nice. Also, people sleep in the cars. 4/5 stars!

I love this stop!…read more It's central for a casual walk, kept very clean, has lots of dining and shopping places, and is well lit with very specific directions about where you are in relation to where you want to be. The blue line for me is the loudest line and I more often than not feel very uncomfortable taking it, but the Damen stop itself makes up for the crappy ride.

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.

My husband and I took the L train during our weeklong stay in Chicago. Grand is an underground…read moretrain station run by the CTA. It's on the Red line, which is one of the lines that runs 24/7. Grand station was the closest to the hotel where we stayed, so we often went to this one whenever we traveled to further neighborhoods in the city. It's a busy station and very reminiscent of the NYC subway.

The CTA in Chicago in general is pretty good for getting around, especially to and from the airport…read morein my opinion. I think it's slightly nicer than the NYC subway, but not by much. The platforms really look similar, and are pretty easy to navigate. There is usually a staff member in the help booth and they're pretty nice if you're confused (I had to ask one of them a question the first time I rode the CTA). Overall, I think the number of stops/lines available is pretty good; it's not quite as good as NYC or other countries e.g. Seoul, SK -- but if you're staying downtown for instance, you can get around pretty easily and to/from the airport with minimal walking to get to a nearby station and either connect to or go direct to the airport. I'm very glad the CTA is available as an option for visitors and folks who live here since parking is paid almost everywhere, and definitely limited (especially downtown!).

I love the tile work in this station!…read more What's good: Lovely tile that has aged mostly well. The tile matches the colors in the city flag and the red stripes are a cue that this is indeed the Red Line. The font and faint skyline add wonderful touches. What's bad: Platform floors are dirty and oily looking. "This floor looks clean enough to eat off of!" had never been said here, except maybe ironically. What's silly: You're in Chicago on Chicago street heading down into Chicago station. That's a whole lot of Chicago! Chicago, Chicago, that twaddlin', er toddlin', train... Do Doo Doo Doo! Okay, I'm done here. Buh bye!

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.

My husband and I took the L train during our weeklong stay in Chicago. Belmont is an above ground…read moretrain station where the Red, Brown, and Purple lines run. It's a nice train station that is situated in an energetic, walkable neighborhood. We had spent the afternoon exploring Lakeview, and were heading back to our hotel near Michigan Ave. We caught the Red line from here and got back to River East. Clean station and well-monitored. Chicago has a great public transportation train system.

I mean... seating is limited at virtually all El stations. However, for one that has the space, and…read morethree lines running through it, seating for more than four persons per direction would be welcome. Also, overhead heating is opposite the benches, and thus also very limited. Otherwise, Belmont is great! It is extremely well lit, easy to navigate, wider than the average El station, and fully accessible. There is sufficient cover from rain, and ample signage on upcoming departures/wait times. Now, while as many of its colleagues, it too could benefit from an extremely thorough pressure washing, the station is generally clean and void of debris. Finally, while I don't frequent Belmont after midnight, the times I've been here during the day or late evening, I've not encountered any unsavory characters. Thus, while not immune from some problems and quirks, Belmont is one of the better stations on the El.

Riding the PSL train…read more.. Gotta love the advertisement as I'm traveling in Chicago from the West loop area for matcha yes and I'm SO lucky to have Terry K and Kyra K for the navigation as it's usually on me to do so it was so relaxing getting around. We did get to Chicago Station riding the 66 bus with a short walk but as this will take us to our destination of the South Loop area. I've said it before the CTA system very much reminds me of Japan rail as well very similar in accessibility and convenience of use with lots of signage and reminder of each stop. Thank you!

Another CTA station is on Chicago Avenue. It has some good bus options around here. Kind of a bad…read moreatmosphere 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 a few fast food places and stores. It has a kind of busy location at Chicago Avenue and Franklin Street with all the commuters coming. It serves the Brown and Purple Lines. This is between the Merchandise Mart and Sedgwick stations. Inside there's kind of a bad odor and there's a few sketchy people but that's typical stuff around. There's a few bus stops that are located conveniently close by here. Has shopping around the area. It has some fast food like Dunkin, some grocery stores like Wal-Mart, but nothing any good. This seems to be mostly safe.

Gotta say, I've flown through O'Hare twice and this second time was actually pleasantly surprising…read more-- despite how big the airport is, the efficiency is pretty good! It took me almost no time to check in and get through security then get to my gate because the signage is posted up well. There are several food courts throughout the place too so it's easy to find a place to eat. I really had no trouble, and the bathrooms were fairly clean too. Compared to some other big/hub airports that really have a lot of issues (e.g. the Vegas Airport), O'Hare is actually doing a pretty good job.

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.

Just can't seem to get Yelp to reflect proper information when it comes to bus routes…read more The Route The 55 Garfield CTA Bus travels east /west on 55th Street. A section of 55th Street east of Western Avenue is called Garfield Boulevard. The west end of this bus route is the Midway Orange Line at 4612 W. 59th St. The east end of this bus route is at 57th and Hyde Park Blvd. (1700 east). CTA phone number (888)968-4272 Website (yep, can't seem to get Yelp to add this either) https://www.transitchicago.com/bus/55/ Only traveled this bus once in recent years. Wait time seemed average /CTA driver was nice. MEMORY LANE In the 1960s we used to take this bus to get to the Museum of Science and Industry. In those days, we had to transfer to another bus to get further east. The bus transfer was where Visitation High School used to be. (I'm sure you are thrilled with this information! : ) CTA Review #8