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October 21, 2021

Weekend work to impact Brown Line; Extra service provided for major sporting events

Offering the most efficient, convenient way for fans to see their favorite sports teams in action, CTA’s unbeatable prices are now lower than ever!

Riders can spend more on the fun and less getting there by taking advantage of CTA’s extended promotional discount on three of its most popular unlimited-ride passes:

  • 1-day/24-hour pass: $5 (down from $10)

  • 3-day/72-hour pass: $15 (down from $20)

  • 7-day pass: $20 (down from $28)

Weekend Work to Temporarily Impact Brown Line Service

  • Between 4 a.m. Sat. 10/23 and 4 a.m. Sun. 10/24, shuttle buses will replace rail service between Belmont and Southport. Map and more details here

    • Train service will continue to operate between Kimball and Southport and between Belmont and the Loop.

  • Between 4 a.m. Sun. 10/24 and 4 a.m. Mon. 10/25, shuttle buses will replace rail service between Belmont and Irving Park. Map and more details here

    • Train service will continue to operate between Kimball and Southport and between Belmont and the Loop.

  • Service changes are due to track construction for the Red-Purple Bypass, as part of the Red Purple Modernization project.

Extra Service for Upcoming Events

Real Salt Lake vs. Chicago Fire Soccer at Soldier Field – Sat. 10/23 at 7 p.m.

  • Extra service on #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express

United Center Events

Extra service on #20 Madison and #50 Damen bus routes

  • Vancouver Canucks vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Thu. 10/21 at 7:30 p.m.

  • New Orleans Pelicans vs. Chicago Bulls – Fri. 10/22 at 7 p.m.

  • Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls – Sat. 10/23 at 7 p.m.

  • Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Sun. 10/24 at 6 p.m.

  • Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Wed. 10/27 at 6:30 p.m.

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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