Chicago-area revelers will have several ways to get home safely on New Year’s Eve, but whether you’re driving or taking public transit, there are some things to note.

Chicago-area revelers will have several alternate ways to get home safely on New Year’s Eve, thanks to free rides on Metra, Pace and the Chicago Transit Authority. Beginning at 10 p.m. on Dec. 31 and ending at 4 a.m. on Jan. 1, free rides will be offered on all CTA buses and trains with the help of a sponsorship from…