72 North

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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.

North/Harlem east to North/Clark

4:05a-12:45a weekdays, 4:10a-11:10p Saturday, 6:40a-12:40a Sunday

North/Clark west to North/Harlem

4:00a-12:45a weekdays, 4:00a-10:10p Saturday, 5:55a-12:25a Sunday

North/Cicero east to North/Clark

3:25a-12:45a weekdays, 3:25a-12:50p Saturday, 3:30a-12:50a Sunday

North/Clark west to North/Cicero

4:00a-12:45a weekdays, 4:00a-12:30p Saturday, 4:05a-12:25a Sunday

Extended to Lakefront (North Avenue) Weekends and holidays Spring (early April) through Labor Day and daily starting in early June through late August.

Later evening service daily to North/Pulaski until 01:30am.

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

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Sunday schedules apply on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas (and/or on their dates of observance).