CTA’s trains and buses will get you to various concerts and sporting events; Construction work to temporarily impact the Yellow and Orange Lines
CTA is the best option to make it to all your destinations across the city. 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
- The Millennium Tour Presents: The Boys 4 Life Tour – Thu. 4/23 at 8 p.m.
- Lewis Capaldi – Sat. 4/25 at 7:30 p.m.
- Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – Wed. 4/29 at 7:30 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.
Soldier Field
- Sporting Kansas City vs. Chicago Fire FC – Sat. 4/25 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.
Rate Field
- Washington Nationals vs. White Sox – Fri. 4/24 at 6:40 p.m., Sat.4/25 at 3:10 p.m. and Sun. 4/26 at 1:10 p.m.
- Los Angeles Angels vs. White Sox – Mon. 4/27 and Tue. 4/28 at 6:40 p.m. and Wed. 4/29 at 12:10 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, Weekend/Holiday beach service will operate directly to Chicago’s beaches on the following bus routes:
Weekday beach service begins on Monday, June 8. (More details)
Weekend Work to Temporarily Impact Yellow Line Service
- On the Yellow Line rail service between Dempster-Skokie and Howard stations will be temporarily suspended on the following dates:
- Sat. 4/25 from 6 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. (More details)
- Sun. 4/26 from 6 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. (More details)
- Shuttle buses replace rail service between Dempster-Skokie and Howard in both directions.
- Trains will not operate between Dempster-Skokie and Howard.
- Shuttle buses will serve Dempster-Skokie, Oakton-Skokie, and Howard stations.
- This service change is due to utility work near our tracks.
Weekend Work to Temporarily Impact Orange Line Service
- Between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sat. 4/25, rail service on the Orange Line will operate on the same track between Midway and Kedzie. (More details)
- Customers should board/exit all trains on the Midway-bound side of the platform at the Pulaski station.
- This service change is due to track electrical maintenance work to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Orange 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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