Planning a Local Trip?

Trying to get from point A to point B around the city?  Yes, we can surely help you find the best way, and so can the RTA Trip Planner.

The RTA gets you where you’re going with three transit operators: the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus and rail system, Metra commuter rail (Metra map), and Pace suburban bus service.

Going a bit farther? Take a look at Amtrak to book train tickets or Greyhound.

Free rides for most seniors to end on CTA, Metra, Pace on 9/1/11

A vast majority of the 440,000 senior citizens who registered to receive free transit rides over the last three years will lose the privilege on Sept. 1.  The Chicago Tribune posted this article which discusses the income caps of seniors who will qualify.

Green Cards, Citizenships, Visas

A permanent resident card is also referred to as a green card.  Information and applications  for application, renewing and replacing are available at the Department of Homeland Security: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration site or by calling 800-375-5283.

The application for citizenship is the N-400 Application for Naturalization and details for fees and completing this form are also available on a section of the U.S. Citzenship and Immigration site.

Information regarding various types of visas needed for foreign citizens to travel to the U.S. are available on the Department of State: travel.state.gov site.

Passports

We often receive questions from travelers preparing to apply for a passport or needing to renew.  While you may complete an application and have the required photo taken at the Mount Prospect Post Office, information is also available at the U.S. Department of State (travel.state.gov) site.  Details regarding renewals, lost or stolen passports, and updating an existing passport are provided.

In need of a passport in a hurry?  In addition to the details on the site, our closest passport agency to expedite an application is at:

Chicago Passport Agency

Kluczynski Federal Building

230 S. Dearborn Street, 18th Floor

Chicago, IL 60604-1564

Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., local time, M-F, excluding Federal holidays

Automated Appointment Number: 1-877-487-2778