C&NW Power House Live Webcam (CTA View) – Chicago
About this camera
This live webcam is mounted at the historic Chicago and North Western Power House in Chicago, Illinois, with a view toward the city's elevated CTA rail lines. It is a great spot for watching the constant movement of Chicago's famous L trains as they rumble above the streets near downtown.
Chicago is the rail capital of North America. The Chicago Transit Authority's L system, one of the oldest rapid transit networks in the United States, has been carrying passengers on elevated tracks since the 1890s. The Chicago and North Western Railway, which built the power house, was one of the great railroads of the Midwest, and its former commuter lines still run from Ogilvie Transportation Center nearby.
What you can see
- CTA L trains on the elevated tracks
- The urban landscape of Chicago's West Loop and Near West Side
- Changing weather, from summer storms to winter snow
Rush hours bring the most frequent trains, but the L runs throughout the day, and some lines operate around the clock. The view is especially atmospheric at night, when the trains' lights cut through the city.
Stream courtesy of Steel Highway Railcams.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is this webcam?
It is mounted at the historic Chicago and North Western Power House in Chicago, with a view toward the CTA elevated lines.
What can I see?
CTA L trains on the elevated tracks and the surrounding Chicago cityscape.
Who runs this camera?
The stream is provided by Steel Highway Railcams.
