Maps

CTA system map

Bus and train routes

The CTA System Map shows both CTA Bus and Rail lines, as well as connecting services provided by other transit agencies in Chicago and surrounding communities.

Downloadable PDFs

• CTA Map Brochure (All pages) (.pdf) (.txt)
• Mapa en español (.pdf) (texto equivalente próximamente)

Web-based clickable map - view in browser

• System map
• Downtown map

Individual Route Maps, First Bus/Last Bus, Timetables & More

Looking for information about an individual route? Visit our System Guide for individual route maps, schedules, general hours of service, station timetables and more!

‘L’ system map

CTA rail lines

The CTA ‘L’ System map shows train routes only.

• Online version (PNG image)
• Downloadable version (PDF version)
• Brochure (PDF)

RTA regional system map

CTA, Metra & Pace

The Regional Transportation Authority map shows city and suburban transit provided by CTA, Metra, and Pace.

• RTA System Map Brochure (PDF)
• RTA Mapa en español (PDF)
• (via rtachicago.com)

RTA Train Connections diagram

CTA and Metra rail lines

This Regional Transportation Authority map shows a diagram (not to geographical scale) map of all CTA and Metra rail lines and indicates opportunities for connections between them.

RTA Train Connections Map (PDF)
(via rtachicago.com)

Downtown Sightseeing by Transit

Downtown map with popular destinations

Downtown Sightseeing by Transit (PDF)

Looking for step-by-step directions to popular places? Check out our Popular Destinations page!

Night Owl map

Overnight service

This map and brochure describes Owl Service (overnight service) for riders who need to travel during overnight hours.

Night Owl Brochure (PDF)