Lead Story
Aug 26, 2026
Electric O'Hare Flyer aims for 15-minute Chicago airport express service
Chicago business leaders unveiled plans for the O'Hare Flyer, a fully electric, non-stop train linking downtown Chicago to O'Hare Airport in 15 minutes. The private venture, using existing freight rail rights-of-way, seeks no government subsidies and promises union jobs, though it faces competition from the cheaper CTA Blue Line.
Priya Sharma