The aspirational plan, called the O’Hare Flyer, would rely on the use of freight railroad tracks.
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Chicago Tribune

A 15-minute express train to O’Hare? One group is making the pitch, but the proposal faces hurdles.

A group of business and transportation leaders wants to build a private train they say could take travelers from downtown Chicago to O’Hare International Airport in 15 minutes, but the project would need to clear significant planning, financial and regulatory hurdles to get rolling.

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