My favorite feature of the "L" are the outside heat lamps on the 'L' platforms. Heat is available from November to March. You can stand under them while waiting for a train when temps are in the single digits. A very welcome sight during our harsh Chicago winters.
If you're a first time L rider, its very easy to navigate through the city (Unlike the New York City Subway). Signs have clear directions and very easy to understand.
I rode CTA quite heavily when I lived near Chicago and I am truly appreciative of the work they did as I rode Metra heavily as well along with Pace for suburban buses when needed. Will always appreciate the hard work that the people who work these lines do
I was born in chicago moved to Los angeles ca after HS then moved to Vegas, to Az to Florida ...miss the El train haven't been back since 1997 so much has changed since then ..$2.50 is a cheap way to go from home to work and always been best way to travel, avoiding driving car especially to downtown ...thank you for this awesome video.
I needed this! I’m from LA where we don’t really take public transportation and I’ll be visiting Chicago next week. I’ve been before but never have taken the L before. I’ll be taking it from the airport to my hotel so this helped a lot!!
Love it! Kudos from someone who spent my first 46 years in Chicago and many days riding those trains. Thanks to both of you for making it simple,informative and fun!
Luis, this video was so well done!!! As a person who has taken the CTA most of her Iife, I was truly impressed with all of the information you included...and so detailed. Loved all the locations you went to, also!🤩🤩🤩
Hey Bro, I'm also from South Florida 👍🏽 My wife and I are in Chicago for a few days. Thanks for this video. I really think that the best way to truly know a city is to take the transit system. Chicago is pretty awesome, we just might move here. ✌🏼
Luis makes great videos, and y’all should definitely move here. Check out his video about South Loop (current resident). It’s super cool. Chicago has 200 neighborhoods to choose from.
The last time I was in Chicago was 1980. Very different from what I saw in the Blues Brothers movie. I feel like Rip Van Winkle. This video helps. Thank you.
Luis - I'll be traveling to Chicago later this month and have found your videos incredibly informative. Thank you for taking the time to post so much about the city. Chicago is fortunate to have such an engaged and knowledgable ambassador. all the best, Rob
Color blind people would prefer number, letter, named rail lines. I used to jump up on the Cicero Ave platform on the Douglas Milwaukee line and spend the whole day on the L when I was a lad. I enjoyed the video.
Chicago does put the names on top of the colors. Even the countdown clocks that tell you when the next train is arriving have a spelled out version in smaller font.
Great job on this video! (and your whole channel, really) The tips and tricks reminded me of the preflight videos they play on planes except I was actually paying attention to your video! 😅
Thanks for this guide. The blue line from O'Hare is definitely a great option to take to the Loop downtown. I took this last time I was there to my hotel and it was very easy.
I just noticed that the history portion of this video is the least-watched. That sad my favorite part. :( From a huge rail history and public transportation enthusiast, thank you for including that and making this!!
I've always wanted to visit Chicago. I've only been to O'Hare twice due to layovers, so those don't count. The El is definitely way more extensive than the subway system here in Toronto. We only have four lines and it's been a decade-long undertaking to construct the fifth one, LOL.
You definitely should! And what a coincidence bc Toronto is high on my list of places I want to visit, would definitely want to see a Blue Jays game. Didn't know you guys had a subway system there, really cool to learn that. Thanks so much for watching!!
Fantastic video of the CTA. Having lived in Chicago back between 2005 and 2011 I used to ride the CTA every single solitary day. Growing up in California we have bark, not quite the same please excuse the mistakes in typing I have a disability where I'm actually blind
Man this was very helpful. I have been to chicago many times but never used the cta. Will be using it in 2 weeks to get from midway to amtrack. I downloaded the venture app. Now i have to figure out how to load it.
This is an amazing video, you can tell alot of work was put into it. I love all the useful information you put, as a Chicagoan definitively going to link this to out of city friends!
I live in Georgia now, and I miss taking the Orange and Purple/Brown Lines to and from work every day. This video was nicely done, it was interesting and informative. Thanks for putting it together.
Been watching your videos for months now leading to my first ever trip to Chicago this weekend for my birthday excited to take the L train didn't know so much rich history behind it :) I fly out tomorrow. 4 day trip wish it was 5 days but we got hit with a layover in ATL
Hi! We love your videos on UA-cam for Chicago! I was hoping you & Narissa could make a video for train & bus tip safety for a young person riding by themself. Like where should they sit, what to do if approached? Thanks!
Thank you on your train guide to the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority), Luis plus your girlfriend or your friend. At the end, I stick with the MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) in NYC. 😃👏👏👏
Wow, I was always too nervous to take the L because I've used the SSL in the past, and it seemed needlessly confusing. I just recently went to New York and used the subway there, and it was so easy! I figure now it's time to learn my way around chicago's rail system.
I’m originally from Chicago. I remember when it cost a quarter to ride a bus and transfer to the “L” train was free. I still have one of the CTA tokens used. So very different now.😢
very informative! thanks man! i used to go to Chicago all the time to visit my family on my summer breaks, and would always get excited to ride the L, because it was the best way to explore the city
We used to have EL trains. 2nd Av, 3rd Av, 9th Av in Manhattan, 5 Av, Fulton St, Myrtle Av in Bklyn, 3rd Av in Bronx. All that are left are in The Bronx and Bklyn that become subway once they get into Manhattan. The L line 14 St Xtown is the only one that we call the L.
Really awesome video, planning on moving to Chicago in the future and have been looking for a good introduction to the L. Super helpful seeing this from a native Chicago perspective it was the one thing I wanted to understand from day 1
Great video. I'm heading to Chicago this week and, even though I grew up in the SW burbs, I never had a reason to ride the L. I'll be heading to Wrigley Field via Metra and the Red Line.
Amazing facts and great history information. You’re awesome! Thanks for the great info. Seems like the best and most efficient way of travel throughout the city.
My favorite feature of the "L" are the outside heat lamps on the 'L' platforms. Heat is available from November to March. You can stand under them while waiting for a train when temps are in the single digits. A very welcome sight during our harsh Chicago winters.
I wish they did it based off tempreture. Years ago, it would either still be cold or get cold before they began cutting them on.
Chicago is a mind blowing city
A blend of old and new…
If you're a first time L rider, its very easy to navigate through the city (Unlike the New York City Subway).
Signs have clear directions and very easy to understand.
So true 🙌
U can’t pay cash right?
How do you pay?
@@EtcEtcEtcPodcast a transit card or apply pay
That’s great to hear considering I navigated NYC subway with no problems, means I’ll be ok in Chicago!
I rode CTA quite heavily when I lived near Chicago and I am truly appreciative of the work they did as I rode Metra heavily as well along with Pace for suburban buses when needed. Will always appreciate the hard work that the people who work these lines do
Greetings from Colombia. Great video. I have "Chicago" on my list for my next travel,,, I hope !!!!
Thank you! Just accepted a job with the Chicago Philharmonic and we move in three weeks. Your channel is super helpful.
I was born in chicago moved to Los angeles ca after HS then moved to Vegas, to Az to Florida ...miss the El train haven't been back since 1997 so much has changed since then ..$2.50 is a cheap way to go from home to work and always been best way to travel, avoiding driving car especially to downtown ...thank you for this awesome video.
I needed this! I’m from LA where we don’t really take public transportation and I’ll be visiting Chicago next week. I’ve been before but never have taken the L before. I’ll be taking it from the airport to my hotel so this helped a lot!!
We do have LA Metro Rail 🤷
And we’re doing extensions and improvements, even if it’s at a snail pace.
Love it! Kudos from someone who spent my first 46 years in Chicago and many days riding those trains. Thanks to both of you for making it simple,informative and fun!
Luis, this video was so well done!!! As a person who has taken the CTA most of her Iife, I was truly impressed with all of the information you included...and so detailed. Loved all the locations you went to, also!🤩🤩🤩
Thank you for the kind words, it was definitely a labor of love
Great Video...coming frm Detroit, that "L", lil intimidating....Jus dont wanna miss my stop & have 2 walk back
I've lived in Chicago my whole life and I'm watching this. Thank you.
Hey Bro, I'm also from South Florida 👍🏽 My wife and I are in Chicago for a few days. Thanks for this video. I really think that the best way to truly know a city is to take the transit system. Chicago is pretty awesome, we just might move here. ✌🏼
I totally agree with you.
Luis makes great videos, and y’all should definitely move here. Check out his video about South Loop (current resident). It’s super cool. Chicago has 200 neighborhoods to choose from.
Nice brother, thank you for share.
Great video. Very helpful
The last time I was in Chicago was 1980. Very different from what I saw in the Blues Brothers movie. I feel like Rip Van Winkle. This video helps. Thank you.
Great little quick film stuffed with valuable information for when I visit the great city of Chicago, thanks
Shout out to the work and time spent on this video.
Luis - I'll be traveling to Chicago later this month and have found your videos incredibly informative. Thank you for taking the time to post so much about the city. Chicago is fortunate to have such an engaged and knowledgable ambassador. all the best, Rob
I was born and raised in Chicago. Even though I now live in Miami, I really enjoy watching your videos. I miss Chicago, but not in the winter :)
Nice! I have lots of friends & family in Miami! Thanks for the kind words!!
is winter very cold?
@@VictorRodriguez-ke8mr Yes. Somedays it will get to -10 Fahrenheit and lots of snow for months
@@markprad ohhh noo....ok...thanks for the info
Color blind people would prefer number, letter, named rail lines. I used to jump up on the Cicero Ave platform on the Douglas Milwaukee line and spend the whole day on the L when I was a lad. I enjoyed the video.
That's so true, never thought about that! The L is the best, I hope that the city continues to invest in it well into the future!
Chicago does put the names on top of the colors. Even the countdown clocks that tell you when the next train is arriving have a spelled out version in smaller font.
"Ding Dong, Doors Closing, ________ is next. Doors open on the (left/right) at ________."
😂
Love that!
Your forgot to say doors closing 😂
And after all that they say this is a ___ line train to ___
It’s the best part of the L. Lol
The Quincy stop is one of my favorite rail stations. It's a throwback to the 90s--the 1890s!
This is something for me to start learning I won't be moving until the fall time. But I know it will take some time for me to get used to the L Train.
Great job on this video! (and your whole channel, really) The tips and tricks reminded me of the preflight videos they play on planes except I was actually paying attention to your video! 😅
Thanks for this guide. The blue line from O'Hare is definitely a great option to take to the Loop downtown. I took this last time I was there to my hotel and it was very easy.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching! It's great to have a public transit option to and from airports!!
So good to know
I just noticed that the history portion of this video is the least-watched. That sad my favorite part. :( From a huge rail history and public transportation enthusiast, thank you for including that and making this!!
This is very educational. Especially since I am moving to Chicago in 4 weeks. And will be using the L train.
You videos are great I hope you don't quit doing them for the lack of subscribers keep it up Man!! I love Chicago too
I really appreciate that, we have so much content planned out for the year, keep it locked 😎
Chi L looks so much cleaner than philly where i live. wish philly L system was this clean
Great video ❤
Makes me miss home!
My favorite Chicago Red line station. Grand!!!
I live in Chicsgo and ride the L all the time and still found this entertaining! Great video!
Great vid! Chicago native and enjoyed the info. Thanks for helping tourists and residents in this great city.
I’m going to Chicago by the end of this month, so I’m watching videos on how to ride the public transit there
Bro you sound like Mark Wahlberg lol. Been watching your vids man great work. I’m subscribed!
This was a good video. Thanks.
Great video, so helpful, thank you!
I love Chicago.
Visiting for the first time in July. Super excited to take the CTA. I love LA metro so hopefully it’s a good trip
I've always wanted to visit Chicago. I've only been to O'Hare twice due to layovers, so those don't count. The El is definitely way more extensive than the subway system here in Toronto. We only have four lines and it's been a decade-long undertaking to construct the fifth one, LOL.
You definitely should! And what a coincidence bc Toronto is high on my list of places I want to visit, would definitely want to see a Blue Jays game. Didn't know you guys had a subway system there, really cool to learn that. Thanks so much for watching!!
Great information. Thank you soooo much
Thanks, Luis. Didn’t know re two major airports. Makes Chicago look good. Peace
Fantastic video of the CTA. Having lived in Chicago back between 2005 and 2011 I used to ride the CTA every single solitary day. Growing up in California we have bark, not quite the same please excuse the mistakes in typing I have a disability where I'm actually blind
Thank you! I love the CTA and miss riding it every day as well
Thanks for this video. Going to chitown next month for the 1st time
Man this was very helpful. I have been to chicago many times but never used the cta. Will be using it in 2 weeks to get from midway to amtrack. I downloaded the venture app. Now i have to figure out how to load it.
Thank you! Super helpful!
Appreciate your videos on Chicago.. I like the way you talk/walk.. rapper style ;)
Perfect! Going to Chicago on Memorial weekend…we’ll definitely try the L. Thank you! 👍
Very interesting and useful video! I 'm going to visit Chicago in May:), thank you for sharing
This is an amazing video, you can tell alot of work was put into it. I love all the useful information you put, as a Chicagoan definitively going to link this to out of city friends!
I love that you ended this with etiquette- thanks for the tips!!
Love your videos brother. God bless you keep the positive good energy.
Visting Chicago for the first time this weekend, and want to use public transportation whenever possible. Thanks for this awesome video!
I've been there in 2018
Love your video's 👍
Greetings from Holland 😁
I live in Georgia now, and I miss taking the Orange and Purple/Brown Lines to and from work every day. This video was nicely done, it was interesting and informative. Thanks for putting it together.
Thanks so much Rob!!
Atlanta unlike liberal Chicago you can carry concealed as long as you have a license for your weapon screw you Chicago
Learned a thing or two and I use the L everyday! Thanks for the video. (Saw the date it was posted right before everyone shut down. wow)
Thanks for watching!
Been watching your videos for months now leading to my first ever trip to Chicago this weekend for my birthday excited to take the L train didn't know so much rich history behind it :) I fly out tomorrow. 4 day trip wish it was 5 days but we got hit with a layover in ATL
Seriously. This was really beautiful!
4 years late, but great vid. Love this channel.
Hi! We love your videos on UA-cam for Chicago! I was hoping you & Narissa could make a video for train & bus tip safety for a young person riding by themself.
Like where should they sit, what to do if approached? Thanks!
One of best public transport in the world
💯
Loving the history, very thorough description of my beloved city!
Thank you 🙌🏼
Thank you on your train guide to the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority), Luis plus your girlfriend or your friend. At the end, I stick with the MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) in NYC. 😃👏👏👏
Why am I watching this I've lived in Chicago my whole life & use the cta every day lol. Great video though!
Lol word thanks for watching 💯
I love your videos! They are so helpful and informative. I am moving to Chicago in August!
Thank you so much!! Hope you have an amazing move to the city 😎
victoria, just warning you whatever you do, DON'T MOVE TO THE SOUTH SIDE
Crazy Gamer I’m living in Logan square :)
Crazy Gamer I’m applying to a job in south loop. Is that considered the south side?
@@victoria6155 No, that's considered downtown
I'm a local and I think you did a great job with this video.
Thank you!
These chicago videos are excellent. Getting me prepared for my trip.
Thank you so much!
Wow, I was always too nervous to take the L because I've used the SSL in the past, and it seemed needlessly confusing. I just recently went to New York and used the subway there, and it was so easy! I figure now it's time to learn my way around chicago's rail system.
I just moved to the city for school and Luis Gusto is my go-to for any info! Keep it up man
💯💯💯
This is legit one of the best videos I have ever seen for a rail system. Bravo!
This was very helpful thank you
I’m originally from Chicago. I remember when it cost a quarter to ride a bus and transfer to the “L” train was free. I still have one of the CTA tokens used. So very different now.😢
What year was this?
Those transit cards and maps from 12 years ago now were also pretty great.
very informative! thanks man! i used to go to Chicago all the time to visit my family on my summer breaks, and would always get excited to ride the L, because it was the best way to explore the city
Glad you enjoyed it! It's such a great way to travel around the city!
You should do more videos about our lovely transit system and I liked your video 😊
For sure! Thank you so much!
We used to have EL trains. 2nd Av, 3rd Av, 9th Av in Manhattan, 5 Av, Fulton St, Myrtle Av in Bklyn, 3rd Av in Bronx. All that are left are in The Bronx and Bklyn that become subway once they get into Manhattan. The L line 14 St Xtown is the only one that we call the L.
We call all the trains 'L'.
Thank you so much for this video! It was very helpful!
Awesome video especially the history of the L!
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it 😎
This is so helpful! Thanks!
Great video Luis. As a subway/Metro/El enthusiast, I look forward to visiting Chicago soon.
Thanks so much, hope you enjoy your visit!
I’m planning on visiting Chicago soon and your video is a big help for knowing how to navigate the transit system. Thank you!
Great video 👍👍👍👍
Really awesome video, planning on moving to Chicago in the future and have been looking for a good introduction to the L. Super helpful seeing this from a native Chicago perspective it was the one thing I wanted to understand from day 1
Great video. I'm heading to Chicago this week and, even though I grew up in the SW burbs, I never had a reason to ride the L. I'll be heading to Wrigley Field via Metra and the Red Line.
I plan to visit in a couple of weeks (July 17th & 18th, 2020). This video has been very helpful and a great summary. Greetings from Los Angeles!
Hope you enjoy the city during your trip! I'd like to visit LA again soon!
Very helpful video…looking forward to using the L on our visit next week!
Glad to hear! 🚇
this is an incredible level of quality woeww
I grew up in chicago for 19 years and took the l everywhere
Great and interesting train facts!
Thank you so much!!
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Thanks for this video. Makes me think of my past trips to Chicago and is making me want to go back.
Happy to make it! Hope you get to visit again!
A great guide for a great railway system. Best wishes from UK.
Thanks so much!
Great job!
Great video. Helped immensely with my (first time) trip to Chicago
Much appreciated Frank!
This is so helpful because I'll be loving in Chicago this summer for a grad school program and am going to have to figure all this out
So great to hear!
Amazing facts and great history information. You’re awesome! Thanks for the great info. Seems like the best and most efficient way of travel throughout the city.
Thank you!! Very happy you enjoyed the guide, appreciate it!
Yo I really like your style, you got that confident attitude lol keep up the good work bro! 👍🏾 liked and subscribed!
Really appreciate it Khadeem!
Found this channel whilst searching about Wrigley Field. So informative about Chicago. Totally going to use these as a point of reference
Chicago Transit Authority was the original name for the band Chicago