The CTA Community Connection Bus offers phone charging, cooling off, a place to sit, free CTA gear, and information on CTA services, fares and projects.
Welcome aboard The Community Connection! More than just a decked-out bus, The Community Connection allows us to connect with riders and members of the communities we serve, while also promoting the benefits of public transportation.
From spring through fall, this specially designed bus travels the city appearing at various music, sporting, cultural and neighborhood events to provide a place to sit, relax, charge your device, and learn all the benefits of public transportation.
About the bus
The Community Connection features an eye-catching exterior design that lists the names of some of the many communities we serve.
Inside, we gutted a retired CTA bus and transformed it into a sleek, modern and welcoming space for visitors to rest, recharge, ask questions and learn more about our services.
Among the amenities of Community Connection are:
- Cooling or warming area (depending on the weather) with seating and counter space
- Multiple video screens featuring the latest CTA projects and services
- Charging stations for mobile phones and other electronic devices
- Staff to assist you and answer questions about our services
- A wide array of information about CTA career opportunities, tax-free transit benefits and ongoing capital improvement projects
- Chances to win prizes and CTA gifts
Community Connection will appear at numerous neighborhood and community events throughout the year:
- Puerto Rican Festival | June 12-15
- Pride Fest | June 21-22
- Pride Parade | June 29
- Windy City Smokeout | July 10-13
- Lollapalooza | July 31 – August 3
- Bud Billiken Parade | August 9
- Bike the Drive | August 31
- Taste of Chicago | September 5-7
- Riot Fest | September 19-21