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System status & alerts

This page provides system status information for 'L' and bus service from CTA, including rail station elevators. Follow links for more detailed information about events that affect your route.


Latest updates

Bus Substitution Between Jefferson Park and Harlem (O’Hare branch) Stations
Planned Work w/Part Closure

Shuttle buses will replace Blue Line service between Jefferson Park and Harlem (O’Hare branch).

Temporary Reroute
Planned Reroute

#79 buses will operate in both directions via 79th, Greenwood, 76th, South Chicago, and 79th.

Elevator at Cermak-Chinatown Temporarily Out-of-Service
Elevator Status

The elevator at Cermak-Chinatown (Red Line) is temporarily out-of-service.

 

Bus system alerts

Weekly upcoming planned changes

We post weekly summaries of planned service changes, including temporary ones for work, construction, events and more. You can also get these sent to you weekly via CTA Updates.