CTA’s trains and buses will get you to various events at the United Center and the 2026 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place
You can still feel like a winner by taking CTA’s buses or trains to Super Bowl parties or to check out the cool cars at this year’s Chicago Auto Show at the McCormick Place Convention Center. Public transit will help you avoid the hassles of traffic and eliminates the need for expensive parking.
Purchase 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
2026 Chicago Auto Show
McCormick Place (South Building) – Sat. 2/7 & Mon. 2/9-2/15 at 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sun. 2/8 at 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Mon. 2/16 at 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
CTA Train and Bus
- Rail: Take the Green Line and exit at the Cermak-McCormick Place station.
- Bus: The #3 King Drive and the #21 Cermak bus routes provide service to McCormick Place.
Special CTA Auto Show Shuttle Bus
Take the CTA Auto Show shuttle bus. The shuttle bus fare is $2.25 and provides a fast ride to and from McCormick Place, for:
- Union Station (Southbound on Clinton at Quincy or Eastbound on Jackson at Canal, Stop A)
- Ogilvie Transportation Center (Southbound on Clinton at Madison, Stop L)
- LaSalle Street Station (Eastbound on Jackson at Financial Place, Stop B)
- Museum Campus/11th St. Station (Southbound on Columbus at 11th Street)
For Metra riders taking Metra to downtown, the bus will depart every 15 to 20 minutes from:
- 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, February 7, and Monday, February 9 to Sunday, February 15
- 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, February 8
- 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, February 16
Signs on the buses will indicate “To Auto Show McCormick Place” or “Metra Stations/Via Downtown.”
United Center Events
- Rascal Flatts – Fri. 2/6 at 7 p.m.
- Denver Nuggets vs. Chicago Bulls – Sat. 2/7 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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