It is located a half mile of North Michigan Avenue at Navy Pier. The eastern border of Chicago is Lake Michigan. Street numbering originates at the intersection of Madison and State streets in the downtown Loop. With so much to do and see in Chicago, it is a great to know that getting around via public transportation is on the easiest and most economical ways to get around in Chicago. In fact, downtown Chicago was nicknamed the Loop after the loop made by elevated trains encircling the area.
Public transportation is a convenient and inexpensive way to get around in Chicago.
For the latest schedules, check the CTA and Metro web sites. Bus lines also crisscross the city and suburbs. CTA is the Chicago Transit Authority. It offers fast, direct train service from both airports to downtown, convenient bus and train lines to major attractions, simple fare cards, easy - to use maps and brochures, and custom trip planning for groups. The CTA system map and Downtown Sightseeing Guide are available at all train station, both airports, visitor information centers and hotels.