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DePaul’s Schwieterman and High Speed Rail Alliance’s Harnish hope the O’Hare Flyer will succeed where Elon Musk failed
However, transit expert Jarrett Walker is skeptical about the new plan.
August 25, 2026
O’Hare Area Bike Network Study takes off with first virtual meeting
Last winter, the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways create the O'Hare Area Bike Network Study to examine ways to create a more connected bikeway network in the communities surrounding the airport. The people working on the project include a steering committee and advocacy groups. Read Streetsblog's previous coverage of the project here.
December 16, 2025
Anything but a train: Lightfoot touts luxury ORD air taxi service instead of fixing Blue Line
Chicago politicians are generally more interested in using the latest (or theoretical) technology as an alternative to a mobility solution that's been around for decades in other countries: fast trains.
March 25, 2023
Police now require ‘L riders to show proof of airport business to exit ORD station late at night
While the sight of unhoused people sleeping on floors in the airport didn't provide a great first impression of our city to visitors, neither do steel security gates and a heavy police presence at a transit station.
March 9, 2023
After Lightfoot ousts homeless, CTA resumes ORD ‘L’ service suspended for “cleaning”
The longterm solution to Chicago's homeless crisis is providing more housing, as well as supportive services like mental health treatment, substance abuse counseling, and job assistance.
February 27, 2023
Signs, signs, everywhere a sign: Check out the new O’Hare ‘L’ station wayfinding signage
New signs and other wayfinding elements have been installed along the routes from O’Hare’s baggage claims in Terminals 1, 2, and 3 to the 'L' stop.
November 22, 2022
ORD terminal expansion OKed, updates on ped tunnels, people mover and garages
In addition to the $12.1 billion terminal expansion project, the city provided updates on walking, transit, and, unfortunately, driving projects at the airport.
November 21, 2022
A back door deal: Land transfer to facilitate driving to O’Hare from west is a bad investment
Government officials just can’t seem to think outside the automotive box and create quality sustainable transportation alternatives.
April 13, 2022
Sure, Uber Is Faster Than CTA for Getting to O’Hare — If the CTA Rider Gets Lost
The Tribune reported that an Uber trip to O'Hare took 11 minutes less than doing the same journey via CTA. But the online version of the article didn't explain that the longer Blue Line trip included getting lost at the airport.
July 17, 2019
