While many streets and roads will be filled with traffic, CTA’s trains and buses are the best and most affordable ways to travel this busy holiday weekend to see the Thanksgiving Day parade in the Loop and other festivities across Chicagoland
Let CTA take you to all your holiday activities around town. Customers can save money by purchasing an unlimited rides pass, either the 1-Day ($5) – far more economical and convenient than the price of gas and parking - or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real budget-saving move.
REMINDER: Check the Latest Holiday Service Updates
- Thursday, Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day) – Operating on a Sunday/holiday schedule.
- Friday, Nov. 28 – Operating on a weekday schedule.
Please see our online alert for full travel details.
Service for Upcoming Events
Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade
State Street between Randolph and Ida B. Wells – Thu. 11/27 at 8 a.m.
Service:
- Rail: All rail lines downtown will get you access to the parade and exit in the loop.
- Bus: Multiple bus routes in the loop will be rerouted. Check out the alerts on our website for more information: https://www.transitchicago.com/alerts/
United Center Events
- CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic Doubleheader: Duke vs. Arkansas – Thu. 11/27 at
7 p.m. and Northwestern vs. Oklahoma State at 9:30 p.m.
- Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Fri. 11/28 at 7 p.m.
- Anaheim Ducks vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Sun. 11/30 at 2:30 p.m.
- Burna Boy – Mon. 12/1 at 8:30 p.m.
- Brooklyn Nets vs. Chicago Bulls – Wed. 12/3 at 7 p.m.
Service:
- Rail: Take the Green Line and exit at the new Damen station or exit at the Ashland station from either a Green or Pink line train.
- Bus: Get to and from these events via the #20 Madison and #50 Damen bus routes. Customers can also take the #19 United Center Express route post event.
Navy Pier Winter Fireworks
Service on the #29 State, #65 Grand, #66 Chicago and #124 Navy Pier routes.
Know before you go!
The CTA strongly recommends customers allow extra travel time and plan ahead by downloading the Ventra app, which allows you to manage your Ventra account, and also features a new trip planning tool powered by Google Maps.
Fare payment options: We offer a variety of convenient payment options—from smart devices to contactless credit cards. Learn more about payment options and ways you can maximize your dollars with our lower-priced unlimited-ride passes by visiting: transitchicago.com/fares/
Service updates: Stay in the loop on CTA service changes and alerts by subscribing to CTA Updates. For details about all CTA service, call 312-836-7000 or visit the CTA website at transitchicago.com.
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