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Service Description: See schedule for full details.

Service Hours:
Central/Harrison north to Bryn Mawr/Elston
4:40a-12:30a weekdays, 4:40a-12:30a Saturday, 4:35a-12:30a Sunday
Bryn Mawr/Elston south to Central/Harrison
4:00a-11:45p weekdays, 4:00a-11:35p Saturday, 4:00a-11:40p Sunday

(Precise hours of service vary depending on where along the route you are, see schedule, use the online trip planner, or call 312-836-7000 for precise travel information.)

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33	36	52	53	54A	55A
56	56A	60	70	77	78
80	81	95W	97	103	108
111	112	121	132	134	135
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