Taxicabs Taxis are easy to hail from the street. Taxi Cab Safety Carry a map of the city with you. There is no extra charge for baggage handling or carrying devices to aid passengers with physical disabilities. Write down the cab company name and number of the taxicab in which you are riding. Public Transportation Chicago covers over 225 square miles.
Public transportation is one of the easiest and most economical ways to get around in Chicago.
Metra train service to Chicago and suburbs.