CTA’s trains and buses are the best ways to get to various sporting events, concerts, Chicago Pride Fest in Northalsted and the Vegandale Festival in Grant Park; Weekend construction work to temporarily impact the Pink Line
Let CTA get you to your destinations, including the various Juneteenth parades happening 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.
Service for Upcoming Events
Juneteenth Parade and Community Celebration
103rd between Cottage Grove and Corliss – Thu. 6/19 at 9 a.m.
Service:
- Bus: Several CTA routes in the area will be rerouted including the following:
- #4 Cottage Grove
- #106 East 103rd
- #115 Pullman/115th
For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
North Lawndale Juneteenth Liberty & Justice for All Parade
16th Street between Kostner and Homan – Thu. 6/19 at 10 a.m.
Service:
- Bus: Several CTA routes in the area will be rerouted including the following:
- #18 16th -18th
- #53 Pulaski
- #82 Kimball-Homan
- #157 Streeterville/Taylor
For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
Chicago Pride Fest
Northalsted, between Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St. – Sat. 6/21 and Sun. 6/22 at
11 a.m.
Service:
- Rail: Take the Red or Purple Lines and exit at the Addison or Sheridan stations.
- Bus: Several CTA routes will provide the closest service to the event including the following:
- #8 Halsted (Buses will begin/end their trips at the bus terminal at Belmont/Halsted)
- #36 Broadway
- #152 Addison
For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
Vegandale Festival
Grant Park – Sat. 6/21 and Sun. 6/22 at 11 a.m.
Service:
- Rail: All rail lines downtown will get you access to the festival.
- Loop Elevated: Exit at either Washington/Wabash or Adams/Wabash
- Red and Blue Lines: Exit at Jackson and walk a couple blocks east
- Bus: For additional route information riders should check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
Soldier Field
- Meltin’ Margs Music Festival – Fri. 6/20 and Sat. 6/21 at 3 p.m.
- Philadelphia Union vs. Chicago Fire FC – Wed. 6/25 at 7:30 p.m.
Service:
- Rail: The Red, Orange and Green lines provide the closest access to Soldier Field. Exit at the Roosevelt station.
- Bus: Service on the #146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express route.
For additional route information riders should check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Service on the #146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express route
- Simple Minds – Fri. 6/20 at 7 p.m.
- Queens of the Stone Age – Sat. 6/21 at 7:30 p.m.
United Center Events
- Lil Baby – Wed. 6/25 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 the following events via the #20 Madison and #50 Damen bus routes. Customers can also take the #19 United Center Express route post event.
Navy Pier Fireworks
Service on the #29 State, #65 Grand, #66 Chicago and #124 Navy Pier routes.
- Sat. 6/21 at 10 p.m.
- Wed. 6/25 at 9 p.m.
Wrigley Field
- Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs – Thu. 6/19 at 1:20 p.m.
- Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago Cubs – Fri. 6/20, Sat. 6/21 and Sun. 6/22 at 1:20 p.m.
Service:
- Red Line: The Addison station is located just a half block east of Wrigley Field.
- Purple Line: Before weeknight events only, Loop-bound Purple Line Express trains will stop at the Sheridan station.
- Yellow Line: Take the Yellow Line and transfer at Howard to the Red Line; continue to Addison station. To accommodate fans returning home, the Yellow Line will run for an hour later from Howard – until midnight – for all night games at Wrigley Field.
- #152 Addison: The #152 route will provide additional service on Cubs game days, with more frequent service two hours before and one hour after all games.
- Adjacent bus routes: Several CTA bus routes serve the Wrigley Field area, including:
- #8 Halsted
- #22 Clark
- #36 Broadway
- #80 Irving Park
- #151 Sheridan
There is a possibility that service can be rerouted. For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
Rate Field:
- St. Louis Cardinals vs. White Sox – Thu. 6/19 at 1:10 p.m.
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs. White Sox – Mon. 6/23 and Tue. 6/24 at 6:40 p.m., Wed. 6/25 at 1:10 p.m.
Service:
- Red Line: Rate Field is just one block west of the Sox-35th station.
- Green Line: The 35th-Bronzeville-IIT station is just three blocks east of the ballpark.
- #35 31st/35th: The #35 route (which connects with Orange and Green lines) is the main bus route providing service to the stadium and operates during all game times.
- Adjacent bus routes: Several CTA bus routes serve the ballpark area, including:
- #1 Bronzeville/Union Station (during Monday – Friday rush periods only)
- #4 Cottage Grove
- #24 Wentworth (which runs Monday – Friday to 8:30 p.m.)
- #29 State
- #31 31st (which runs Monday – Friday to 7 p.m.)
- #39 Pershing (which connects with Orange and Green lines)
- #44 Wallace/Racine
There is a possibility that service can be rerouted. Please check the service alerts on our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/alerts/
Beach Service to the Lakefront
Now through mid-August, service to the lakefront has been expanded to weekdays and
will operate directly to Chicago’s beaches on the following bus routes:
Buses will begin their trips to these beaches between approximately 9 a.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Weekend Work to Temporarily Impact Pink Line Service
- Between 10 p.m., Fri. 6/20 and 4 a.m., Mon. 6/23, rail service between the Pulaski station and the 54th/Cermak station will be temporarily suspended (More details)
- The Pink Line will operate between Pulaski and the Loop.
- Shuttle buses will operate in both directions between Pulaski and 54th/Cermak.
- This service change is due to railroad grade crossing maintenance being performed at Kostner Avenue to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Pink Line.
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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