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CTA Gift Express - A new direction in shopping !
Now you can take a little of the CTA with you everywhere you go! Look below. You'll spot the Chicago Transit Authority's logo and maps imprinted on a variety of items you'll want to give to others or keep for yourself. You'll also discover jewelry made from authentic tokens used on our system from 1922 to 1999.
Browse the catalogue below and click Buy It! to order online.

Special ordering instructions for CTA employees and CTA retirees.

 
The 'L' The Development of Chicago's Rapid Transit System, 1888-1932 (BKC1)
Price: $55.00
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Chronicle the formative years of Chicago's famous rapid transit system, the 'L'. Within these 306 pages you'll find illustrations of over 400 photographs, maps and vintage advertisements. This book is a wonderful addition to the library of any transit enthusiast. Written by Chicago Transit Authority employee and transit enthusiast Bruce G. Moffat.

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Chicago by 'L' Touring the Neighborhoods
VHS (VHSC1) Price: $19.99
DVD (DVD1) Price: $23.99
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This guided tour into the history of Chicago's culture and architecture invites you to explore the hidden wonders of the downtown (Loop) area, Bronzeville, Old Town, Wrigleyville, Garfield Park, and many more. Written and hosted by Geoffrey Baer.

DVD version is temporarily out-of-stock.

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Wearables
Chicago T-shirt & Rail Map T-shirt
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Chicago T-Shirt
Price: $15.00
Sale Price: $9.00
Size: M-XXL

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North, South, East, West. From the Lakefront to Oak Park, the North Shore to Southside- you can depend on CTA to get you to your destination. After all, CTA puts the "GO" in Chicago. This brightly-colored T-shirt features recognizable architecture of Chicago. 100% pre-shrunk cotton with double needle top-stitching at the neckline, sleeves and hem.
Size 'M' is currently out-of-stock.
Rail Map T-Shirt
(On Right)
Price: $15.00

Size: S-XXL
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Get around town in our most popular "T", showing the entire CTA rail system map, including historic 'L'. Made from 100% pre-shrunk cotton, with double needle top-stitching at neckline, sleeve and hem. Available in Black or White.
Sizes 'S','M' and 'L' in White & Black temporarily out-of-stock.

CTA's Pink Line is an experimental service and does not appear on any Gift Express products including those featuring CTA maps.


CTA Take It Denim Shirt
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CTA "Take It" Denim Shirt (CDS1)
Price: $35.00
Size: S-XXXL

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Find comfort in this classic denim button-down, perfect for any corporate or casual setting. Patch pockets and button-down collars add to its other great features including: double needle stitch, adjustable cuffs, long-sleeves and pleated back. 100% cotton.

Reversible Jacket
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Reversible Jacket (OWRJ)
Price: $69.95
Size: S-XXXL

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The perfect water-resistant nylon jacket to wear fall into spring. Comfy, reversible insulating fleece layer with a zipper front and two roomy pockets on each side. Authentic CTA token details on the zipper pull and center back; embroidered token design on left chest. Machine washable. Imported. Royal Blue and Black (the fleece of both jackets is black).
Size 'S' & 'XXXL' in Royal Blue is currently out-of-stock.
Size 'S' in Black is currently out-of-stock.

CTA Take It Golf  Shirt
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CTA "Take It" Golf Shirt (GS01)
Price: $32.00
Size: S-XXL

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Hit the links for a game of golf or impress your co-workers on casual Fridays. You'll be well-dressed for any occasion in this CTA "Take It" golf shirt. Made of 100% cotton piqued tibular knit. Oversized golf fit with a classic look. Made in the USA. Available in tan w/navy (shown), burgundy w/tan, and navy w/yellow.
Size 'S' in Tan is currently out-of-stock.
Size 'M' and 'XL' in Navy is currently out-of-stock.
Size 'M' and 'L' in Burgundy is currently out-of-stock.

CTA Take It T Shirt
CTA "Take It" T Shirt (TT26)
Price: $9.00
Size: S-XXXL

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No matter where you're traveling - for business or pleasure - just "Take It!" Black and yellow silkscreen on white background. 100% pre-shrunk cotton with refined stitching details. Made in the USA.
Size 'L' is currently out-of-stock.

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Destination T-shirt
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Destination T-Shirt
Price: $15.00
Sale Price: $9.00
Size: M-XXL

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Chicago is second to none, and there's no better way to get around town than to use public transportation to visit all destinations showcased on your T-shirt- Buckingham Fountain, The Museum of Contemporary Art, The Nature Museum...just to name a few. CTA takes you there. The T-shirt is made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton with double needle top-stitching at the neckline, sleeves and hem. Screenprinted city scape on ash grey T-shirt.
Size 'M' is currently out-of-stock.

One 'L' of a Ride T-shirt One 'L' of a Ride T-Shirt
Price: $12.00

Sale Price: $9.00
Size: M-XXL
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That's right! Avoid congestion and use public transportation. The safe, clean, fast and most convenient way to travel. Chicago Transit Authority gives you just that. 100% pre-shrunk cotton with double needle top-stitching at the neckline, sleeves and hem.
Sizes 'M', 'L', 'XL' are currently out-of-stock.

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Embroidered 'L' Baseball Cap
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Embroidered 'L' Baseball Cap
Price: $12.00

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Collect all 7 line colors featured on our baseball cap (Purple Line, Red Line, Yellow Line, Orange Line, Blue Line, Green Line and Brown Line). One for each day of the week. It's a fun accessory to add to your wardrobe. The cap is khaki colored with a navy blue bill and is made of 100% brushed cotton twill, with self strap and brass buckle. Front and back are embroidered in the colors of the rail lines.

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"Don't be Jack" Baseball Cap (DBJC)
Price: $18.00

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This fun slogan promotes customer courtesy using the character Jack as an example of behavior to avoid while on CTA buses and trains. This stylish mango six-paneled brushed twill cap features six sewn eyelets and a cloth sizing strap with buckle and grommet.

Knit Hat and Scarf Set
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Available in black w/white (BW), navy w/yellow (NY) and burgundy w/beige (BB).
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Knit Hat (KH)
Price: $8.00

This stylish knit hat is 100% acrylic and adorned with the CTA "Take It" logo. Whether you are waiting for the Brown Line or the #3 King Drive, your knit hat will keep you warm.

This item in Black & Navy is temporarily out-of-stock.

Knit Scarf (KS)
Price: $10.00


You've covered your head, now what about your neck? This knit scarf is 5 feet long, 100% acrylic and embroidered with the CTA "Take It" logo.

This item in Burgundy is temporarily out-of-stock.

Knit Hat Scarf set (KHS)
Price: $15.00



This item in Burgundy & Navy is temporarily out-of-stock.

Useables
Plush Teddy Bear
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Plush Teddy Bear (CB15)
Price: $15.00

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These lovable 9" plush teddy bears are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. Available in three colors brown, orange and blue, each bear is outfitted in a complementary colored CTA "Take It" T-shirt (blue with red shirt, brown with green shirt and orange with black shirt). Each bear also comes with a cool pair of removable sunglasses. Polyester fiber.

Authentic Directional Cards
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The 'L' (SM), Red Line (RLM), Brown Line (BLM), Orange Line (OLM), Blue Line (BLUM), Green Line (GLM).
Authentic Directional Cards
Price: $12.00

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As seen on actual CTA rail cars, these signs guide millions of CTA customers to their destinations. Transit enthusiasts love these! 47"W x 11"H.
This item in 'The 'L'','Red Line' and 'Brown Line' is currently out-of-stock.

CTA's Pink Line is an experimental service and does not appear on any Gift Express products including those featuring CTA maps.


Note Card set Note Card Set (NCS)
Price: $12.00

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This set includes 8 blank note cards (with various nostalgic photos) and 8 blank envelopes. Note cards are 6.5"x9".

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Pewter Bus and Train Business Card Holders
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Pewter Bus and Train Business Card Holders
Price: $35.00 each

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Solid pewter card holders in the shape of our current model buses and trains. 3.875" wide x 0.875" high.

Train Card Holder is currently out-of-stock.

Pewter Ornaments Pewter Ornaments
Bus (POB), Train (POT) or Holiday Wreath (POW)
Price: $9.00 each

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Let CTA join you for the holidays. Decorate your Christmas tree with wonderful pewter ornaments available in the shapes of a bus, train, or wreath. Each is adorned with the CTA "Take It" logo.

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Picture Frame
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Picture Frame (PF)
Price: $15.00 each

Sale Price: $9.00
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Capture the memories. Atop a desk or mantle, this smart aluminium picture frame is a great home or office accessory. The aluminium picture frame is 4¾"x7" with a two-sided 3"x5" swivel photo area.

Leather Token Key Chain
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Leather Token Key Chain (LK03)
Price: $20.00

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A perfectly stylish gift for yourself or any transit enthusiast in your life. This genuine leather key ring features an authentic reduced-fare transit token. Available in black or brown.


Sterling Silver Cufflinks
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Sterling Silver Cufflinks (SS05)
Price: $70.00 each

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Authentic transit token cufflink with sterling silver setting.
This item is currently out-of-stock.

Token Accessories
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Own A Piece of Old Chicago    Buy It!
These accessories are made with authentic tokens used for the Chicago transit system from 1922-1999 and are attractively packaged in a transit map gift box.

  • Token Money Clip: This sleek and handsome money clip is an item men can't live without. Silver antiqued token on a 22k goldplate clip. Price: $45
    This item is temporarily out-of-stock.
  • Token Key Chain: Horseshoe-style key ring is accented with a larger antiqued brass token, set in a 22k goldplate bezel setting. Price: $30
    This item is currently out-of-stock.
  • Token Lapel Pin/Tie Tac: Silver antiqued token set in a 22k goldplate bezel setting. Price: $19
    This item is currently out-of-stock.
  • Sterling Silver Lapel Pin/Tie Tac: (STT03) Price: $22
  • Gold token Cufflinks: Authentic transit token cufflink antiqued in silver with a 22k goldplate bezel setting.
    Price: $58

    This item is currently out-of-stock.
  • Silver Antique Cufflinks: Silver antiqued token cufflinks. Price: $39
    This item is currently out-of-stock.

Vintage Poster Vintage Poster (VP)
Price: $18.00

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CTA history captured on an 18"x24" poster. 8 nostalgic pictures from 1897 to 1961 with descriptions.

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If you prefer, download the order form in PDF format and mail it to CTA Gift Express, P.O. Box 7563, Chicago, Illinois, 60680-7563. Or call 312-681-3094 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.

Reminder to CTA employees and CTA retirees: To receive your special discount, print out the order form in PDF format and mail it in. Your employee discount will not be applied if you use the online ordering method.

Returns: Not exactly what you wanted? Return within thirty days of receipt of merchandise, affix the proper postage and your refund will be processed promptly.

Merchandise Availability: At times, we may experience greater demand for an item than expected or an unforseen delay in shipment to us. Should an item be delayed, you will be immediately advised of the projected shipment date. Your credit card will not be charged until the time of shipment.


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