CTA

Put the Ice Scraper Down and Hop on the CTA to Get Around Frozen Chicagoland

January 22, 2026

CTA’s trains and buses will get you to various sporting events at the United Center

CTA is the number one option to get around during these brutal cold weather days. 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

United Center Events

  • Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Fri. 1/23 at 6 p.m.
  • Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls – Sat. 1/24 at 7 p.m.
  • Florida Panthers vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Sun. 1/25 at 6 p.m.
  • Los Angeles Lakers vs. Chicago Bulls – Mon. 1/26 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.
  • 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.

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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