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Transportation shapes Chicago.(Brief Article)
Chicago, Illinois, is the largest transportation center in the United States. The city is located along major land and water trade routes. This prime location helped Chicago grow from a small village of 12 houses in the late 1700s into the nation's third largest city today.
By Land
Chicago is a major railroad center. Railroads handle more freight in Chicago than anywhere else in the United States. More passenger train routes pass through Chicago than through any other city in North America.
By Air
Two large airports link Chicago with major cities all over the world. The biggest of the two, O'Hare International ...
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