56 Milwaukee

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Bus Stop List (.htm)

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Service description: See schedule for full details.

First bus/last bus

Spans of service below show when first bus departs terminal of origin through last bus departs terminal of origin. First and last buses reach mid-route stops later than these times-see schedule or use trip planner for specific times when service works for you.

Jefferson Park (accessible) (Blue) south to Madison/Wabash

4:20a-9:40p weekdays, 4:20a-9:40p Saturday, 4:20a-9:40p Sunday

Madison/Michigan north to Jefferson Park (accessible) (Blue)

5:10a-10:40p weekdays, 5:05a-10:40p Saturday, 5:05a-10:30p Sunday

(Precise hours of service may vary depending on where along the route you are.)

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Holiday schedules

Our services operate on a Sunday schedule on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th (Independence Day), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.