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Cheers to a New Year of Transit Savings with CTA’s Convenient and Affordable Service

January 27, 2022

Weekend work to temporarily impact the Blue Line; Extra service to sporting events

If saving money is among your resolutions, CTA is the BEST transportation option in town to get you to and from work, school, shopping or to upcoming events at the United Center!

Weekend Work to Temporarily Impact Blue Line Service

  • Between Fri. 1/28 at 10 p.m. and Mon. 1/31 at 4 a.m., a train shuttle will operate between O’Hare and Rosemont stations. More details

  • Note: From 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. each night, southbound customers from O’Hare to Rosemont must take a bus shuttle.

  • Service change due to construction work for Your New Blue (YNB) O’Hare Branch Signal Upgrade Project

Service for Upcoming Events

United Center

Extra service on the #20 Madison before each event, and extra service on the #19 United Center Express and the #50 Damen routes after each event

  • Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks - Fri. 1/28 at 7:30 p.m.

  • Portland Trail Blazers vs. Chicago Bulls - Sun. 1/30 at 2:30 p.m.

  • Vancouver Canucks vs. Chicago Blackhawks - Mon. 1/31 at 6:30 p.m.

  • Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls – Tue. 2/1 at 7 p.m.

  • Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Wed. 2/2 at 8:30 p.m.

*NOTE: Scheduled Bulls and Blackhawks games are subject to change, based upon NBA and NHL COVID-19 protocols and procedures.

Know before you go!

The CTA strongly recommends customers allow extra travel time and plan ahead by using the Google Transit Trip Planner and purchasing fares in advance.

Masks are required on CTA: Per federal mandate, masks or face coverings are required on all CTA properties -- even if you are vaccinated. Free masks are available on every bus and at every rail station.

More information about CTA’s efforts to provide the safest and healthiest transit experience can be found at transitchicago.com/ready.

Stay in the Loop on CTA service and follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@CTA) for system travel updates and alerts. For details about all CTA service, call 312-836-7000 or visit the CTA website at transitchicago.com.

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