CTA’s trains and buses are the best and most affordable ways to get to various sporting events, concerts and the 42nd running of the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge at Grant Park; Weekend construction work to temporarily impact the Red Line
Nothing makes mom happier than ditching stalled traffic and avoiding the high cost at the gas pumps. So let CTA be your family’s designated driver to all the weekend festivities happening in her honor. 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
J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge
Grant Park – Thu. 5/8 at 6:30 p.m.
Service:
- Rail: All rail lines downtown will get you access to the race area.
- Loop Elevated: Exit at either Washington/Wabash or Adams/Wabash
- Red and Blue Lines: Exit at Jackson and walk a couple blocks east
- Bus: Several CTA bus routes in the area will be rerouted.
For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
United Center Events
- Rauw Alejandro – Fri. 5/9, Sat. 5/10 and Sun. 5/11 at 8 p.m.
- Katy Perry – Mon. 5/12 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.
Soldier Field
Service on the #146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express route
- Atlanta United FC vs. Chicago Fire FC – Sat. 5/10 at 1:30 p.m.
Rate Field:
- Miami Marlins vs. White Sox – Fri. 5/9 at 6:40 p.m., Sat. 5/10 at 6:10 p.m. and Sun. 5/11 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/
Wrigley Field
- Miami Marlins vs. Chicago Cubs – Mon. 5/12, Tue. 5/13 and Wed. 5/14 at 6:40 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/
Weekend Work to Temporarily Impact Red Line Service
- Between 10 p.m. on Sat. 5/10 and 8 a.m. on Sun. 5/11, Red Line trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Clark/Division and Fullerton. (More details)
- Customers will board/exit all trains on the 95th-bound side of the platform at the North/Clybourn station.
- This service change is due to track maintenance work to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Red 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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