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The Boring Company is building a 12-minute train from Block 37 to O’Hare airport
It’s happening. Elon Musk’s The Boring Company won the bid to construct a high-speed tunnel transportation from Block 37 to O’Hare airport. The billionaire entrepreneur, known for Tesla, SpaceX and PayPal, will help level-up Chicago’s transit system—right on par with the mayor’s vision.
So, is the estimated $25 ticket cost and 12-minute travel time worth it? We‘ll find out. Follow along to get the latest news and updates on Chicago’s O’Hare express.
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The entrepreneur’s Boring Company is officially on board
The Emanuel administration is taking a big step towards realizing the long-discussed megaproject
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The city has selected an engineering firm to conduct its initial feasibility study