CTA’s trains and buses are the best and most affordable ways to get to various concerts, sporting events and the Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon at Grant Park
Ya yay ya, CTA is your trusted steed to all the exciting activities happening across Chicago including the Cowboy Carter Tour, the Crosstown Classic between the Cubs and White Sox at Wrigley Field and much more!
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
Beyoncé Cowboy Carter Tour
Soldier Field – Thu. 5/15, Sat. 5/17 and Sun. 5/18 at 7 p.m.
Service:
- Rail: The Red, Orange and Green lines provide the closest access to Soldier Field. Exit at the Roosevelt station.
- Bus: Additional buses will be operating on the #146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express route, which stops at Soldier Field. Other bus options that stop at or near the stadium include the following:
- #3 King
- #4 Cottage Grove
- #12 Roosevelt
For additional route information riders should check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
Crosstown Classic at Wrigley Field
White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs – Fri. 5/16, Sat. 5/17 and Sun. 5/18 at 1:20 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/
Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon
Grant Park – Sun. 5/18 at 7 a.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 routes in the area may be rerouted. For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
Rate Field:
- Seattle Mariners vs. White Sox – Mon. 5/19 and Tue. 5/20 at 6:40 p.m., Wed. 5/21 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/
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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