72 North

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Service description: See schedule for full details. 2022 lakefront/beach service: Extended to lakefront/North Ave. Beach on weekends and holidays from 3/27 through Labor Day, plus added weekday service, as well, 6/20 thru late Aug., 9a-9:30p each day in service.

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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/Narragansett east to North/Clark

4:10a-12:50a weekdays, 4:10a-12:45a Saturday, 4:15a-12:40a Sunday

North/Clark west to North/Narragansett

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

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

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

Earlier eastbound service from North/Cicero starts at 03:25am daily.

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