Weekday Service Changes
May 20 - 24
Red Line South Reconstruction Project: Beginning Sunday, May 19, 2013, the Dan Ryan branch of the Red Line will temporarily closed for five months while we rebuild the tracks from Cermak-Chinatown to 95th/Dan Ryan--a project will provide faster commutes, a smoother ride, improved stations and accessibility and a better passenger experience. Our goal is to provide a number of convenient travel options, and to minimize the project’s impact as much as possible.
For more information and service alternatives, visit redlinesouth.com.
Rail Lines
BLUE & RED LINES
Effective Sun, May 19
Free Transfer, Between Lake and Washington Stations
How does this affect my trip?
Free transfers between the Red and Blue line subways will be available between the Lake Red Line station and the Washington Blue Line station.
Transfers are via the Pedway in the lower level of the Block Thirty Seven center, connecting to the Randolph-Washington mezzanine at each station.
NOTE: A farecard is required for free transfer via the Pedway. Customers without a farecard, or needing an accessible transfer, should transfer between the Red and Blue lines at Jackson station.
Why is service being changed?
An additional transfer point is being provided for the convenience of customers transferring between the Red and Blue lines.
GREEN LINE
Sun, May 19 until completion
Service Changes
How does this affect my trip?
Trains will continue to run between Harlem and Cottage Grove during all hours of Green Line service.
Green Line service on the Ashland branch will be temporarily discontinued. Halsted and Ashland/63rd stations will be served by the Red Line. Transfer between Green Line trains and Red Line Ashland branch service at Garfield station.
During the morning rush period, select trains will run between Harlem and Roosevelt only.
During the evening rush period, select trains will run between Harlem and the Loop only. These trains will operate counterclockwise around the Outer Loop (same side as the Brown Line).
For more information and service alternatives, visit redlinesouth.com.
Why is service being changed?
Green Line service is being changed due to Red Line trains being routed onto the South Side elevated during the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan ‘L’ for the Red Line South Reconstruction Project.
May 20 - 24
Mon to Fri, nightly
11am to 1:40pm, daily
Cicero Station Main Entrance and Elevator Temporary Closure
How does this affect my trip?
The Cicero station's main entrance and elevator will be temporarily closed.
Please use the station's auxiliary entrance/exit at the east end of the station.
For ADA-accessible service, board/exit Green Line trains at the Laramie or Pulaski stations.
Why is service being changed?
The main entrance and elevator to the Cicero station will be closed due to platform maintenance.
May 20 - 21
Mon to Tue, nightly
9:30pm to 4am next day
Boarding Change, Delays Between Cicero and Austin
How does this affect my trip?
Board/exit all trains on the Cottage Grove-bound platform at the Laramie station, and on the Cottage Grove-bound side of the platform at the Central station.
Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Cicero and Austin, resulting in minor delays.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
We are performing track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Green Line.
May 22 - 23
9pm Wed to 4am Thu
Boarding Change, Delays Between Cicero and Harlem/Lake
How does this affect my trip?
9pm Wed to 12:01am, Thu: Board/exit all trains on the Cottage Grove-bound side of the platform at the Austin, Ridgeland, and Oak Park stations.
12:01am to 4am, Thu: Board/exit all trains on the Cottage Grove-bound platform at the Laramie station, and on the Cottage Grove-bound side of the platform at the Central, Austin, Ridgeland, and Oak Park stations.
Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Cicero and Harlem/Lake, resulting in minor delays.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
We are performing track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Green Line.
May 23 - 24
9:30pm Thu to 4am Fri
Boarding Change, Delays Between Central and Harlem/Lake
How does this affect my trip?
Board/exit all trains on the Cottage Grove-bound side of the platform at the Austin, Ridgeland, and Oak Park stations.
Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Central and Harlem/Lake, resulting in minor delays. Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
We are performing track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Green Line.
PURPLE LINE
May 20 - 23
Mon to Thu nightly
9pm to 4am next day
Boarding Change Between Howard and South Blvd.
How does this affect my trip?
Trains will operate on the same track between Howard and South Blvd., resulting in minor delays.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
We are performing track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Purple Line.
RED LINE
Sun, May 19 until completion
Service Changes Between Roosevelt and 95th
How does this affect my trip?
Trains will operate between Howard and Ashland/63rd via the South Side elevated and Ashland branch (normally used by Green Line trains). Red Line service between Howard and Ashland/63rd will continue to use the Red Line Subway and to operate 24-hours, daily.
Free shuttle bus service will be provided, non-stop between the Garfield elevated station and the closed stations at 69th (#R69), 79th (#R79), 87th (#R87), and 95th (#R95). Overnight, the #R55 free shuttle will provide service between Garfield and 95th, making stops at the closed stations from 63rd to 95th.
In addition, the #R63 free shuttle will provide station-to-station stops between the closed stations from 63rd to 95th. The #R22 free shuttle will provide non-stop service between the Roosevelt station and the closed Cermak-Chinatown station.
Allow extra travel time.
For more information and service alternatives, visit redlinesouth.com.
Why is service being changed?
The Dan Ryan branch of the Red Line will be temporarily closed for rebuilding between Cermak and 95th for the Red Line South Reconstruction Project.
Bus Routes
The bus reroutes listed below are short-term reroutes during this weekend or long-term reroutes beginning this weekend. For a full list of bus reroutes currently in place, please visit the Bus Alerts page.
Temporary Reroute
#N5 South Shore Night Bus
#71 71st/South Shore
Sun, May 19 until completion
How does this affect my trip?
#N5 and #71 buses will be extended from 69th/Dan Ryan to the Garfield elevated station to connect to Red and Green line trains during the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan 'L' for reconstruction.
Buses in both directions will operate non-stop via State and Garfield between 69th/Dan Ryan and the Garfield elevated station (Garfield/Prairie).
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted to maintain connections to Red Line trains during the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan 'L' for the Red Line South Reconstruction Project.
#8A South Halsted Temporary Reroute
Sun, May 19 until completion
How does this affect my trip?
Buses will be extended to the Halsted/63rd station to connect to Red Line trains during the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan 'L' for reconstruction.
Buses in both directions will operate via Halsted between 79th and 63rd. Buses will not serve the 79th/Perry terminal.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted to maintain connections to Red Line trains during the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan 'L' for the Red Line South Reconstruction Project.
Temporary Reroutes
#26 South Shore Express
#30 South Chicago
8am, Thu, May 16 to 4pm, Fri, May 24 or completion
How does this affect my trip?
Southbound #26 South Shore Express and #30 South Chicago buses will operate via 91st, Mackinaw, Harbor, South Chicago, 95th, Avenue L, and Indianapolis, then resume their normal route on Ewing.
Northbound buses are not affected.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to viaduct work on Ewing between 9939 South and 9998 South.
Temporary Reroutes
#34 South Michigan
#103 West 103rd
#106 East 103rd
May 15 - 18
Wed to Fri, nightly
9pm to 5am next day or completion
How does this affect my trip?
#34 and #119 buses in both directions will operate via the 95th Red Line Terminal, State, 103rd, Michigan.
#103 and #106 buses in both directions will operate via 95th Red Line Terminal and State.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to maintenance work on Michigan between 9900 South and 10000 South.
#39 Pershing Temporary Reroute
Sun, May 19 until completion
How does this affect my trip?
Buses will no longer operate to the Sox-35th station via LaSalle, 35th, and Wentworth due to the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan 'L' for reconstruction.
Buses will remain on Pershing between LaSalle and Wentworth, and connect to Red and Green Line trains at the Indiana station.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan 'L' for the Red Line South Reconstruction Project.
#43 43rd Temporary Reroute
Sun, May 19 until completion
How does this affect my trip?
Buses will no longer operate to the 47th/Dan Ryan station via Wentworth, 47th, and LaSalle due to the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan 'L' for reconstruction.
Buses will remain on 43rd between Wentworth and LaSalle, and connect to Red and Green Line trains at the 43rd station.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan 'L' for the Red Line South Reconstruction Project.
#44 Wallace-Racine Temporary Reroute
Sun, May 19 until completion
How does this affect my trip?
Buses will be rerouted to serve the Ashland/63rd station to connect to Red Line trains during the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan 'L' for reconstruction.
Buses in both directions will operate via Racine, 63rd, the Ashland/63rd station, 63rd, and Racine.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted to provide connections to Red Line trains during the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan 'L' for the Red Line South Reconstruction Project.
#48 Damen Temporary Reroute
Mon, May 20 until completion
How does this affect my trip?
Buses will be rerouted to serve the Ashland/63rd station to connect to Red Line trains during the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan 'L' for reconstruction.
Buses in both directions will operate via Damen, 63rd, the Ashland/63rd station, 63rd, and Damen.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted to provide connections to Red Line trains during the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan 'L' for the Red Line South Reconstruction Project.
#51 51st Temporary Reroute
Sun, May 19 until completion
How does this affect my trip?
Buses will be extended to the 51st station to connect to Red and Green line trains during the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan 'L' for reconstruction.
Buses in both directions will operate via 51st between Wells and the 51st station (51st/Prairie).
Buses will no longer operate to the 47th/Dan Ryan station via Wentworth, 47th, and Wells.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted to maintain connections to Red Line trains during the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan 'L' for the Red Line South Reconstruction Project.
#59 59th/61st Temporary Reroute
Sun, May 19 until completion
How does this affect my trip?
Buses will be extended to the Halsted/63rd station to connect to Red Line trains during the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan 'L' for reconstruction.
Buses in both directions will operate via 59th, Halsted, the Halsted/63rd station, Halsted, and 59th.
Buses will no longer operate to the Garfield/Dan Ryan station via Wentworth, Garfield, and Wells.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted to maintain connections to Red Line trains during the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan 'L' for the Red Line South Reconstruction Project.
#169 69th-UPS Express Temporary Reroute
Mon, May 20 until completion
How does this affect my trip?
Buses will be extended to the Halsted/63rd station to connect to Red Line trains during the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan 'L' for reconstruction.
Buses in both directions will operate via Halsted between 69th and 63rd. Buses will not operate on 69th or serve the 69th/Dan Ryan terminal.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted to maintain connections to Red Line trains during the temporary closure of the Dan Ryan 'L' for the Red Line South Reconstruction Project.
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