Chicago Transit Photos

Chicago is noted for its elevated subway trains which circle above the streets of downtown in a loop which gives the area its name. Beside the urban CTA rapid transit trains, Chicago also has the Metra suburban commuter train system.

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Buildings of South Michigan Avenue over Chicago METRA commuter train. Chicago, IL.Metra commuter train passes through Van Buren Street station. Chicago, IL.Metra commuter train car. Chicago, IL.Paris subway entrance now transplanted to serve as a Metra station entrance. Chicago, IL.
Buildings of South Michigan Avenue over Chicago METRA commuter train. Chicago, IL.Metra commuter train passes through Van Buren Street station. Chicago, IL.Metra commuter train car. Chicago, IL.Paris subway entrance now transplanted to serve as a Metra station entrance. Chicago, IL.
CTA rapid transit train passes over streets of Chicago on elevated loop. Chicago, IL.CTA transit train on elevated loop. Chicago, IL.Rapid transit trains pass on elevated loop. Chicago, IL.Elevated loop cast iron track sections over streets of Chicago. Chicago, IL.
CTA rapid transit train passes over streets of Chicago on elevated loop. Chicago, IL.CTA transit train on elevated loop. Chicago, IL.Rapid transit trains pass on elevated loop. Chicago, IL.Elevated loop cast iron track sections over streets of Chicago. Chicago, IL.
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