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Enjoy Fall Festivities Using CTA’s Safe, Affordable and Convenient Service

September 9, 2021

Extra service provided for Pitchfork Music Festival, Cubs games, and more

As the season starts to change and we head into fall, one thing remains the same - CTA is still the best choice for a convenient and low cost ride to all the fun activities.

For the best prices around, we want to remind riders to spend less by taking advantage of CTA’s extended promotional discount on three of its most popular unlimited-ride passes, now available through November 25:

  • 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)

Service for Upcoming Events

Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field

  • Fri. 9/10 at 1:20 p.m. - San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs

  • Sat. 9/11 at 1:20 p.m. - San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs

  • Sun. 9/12 at 1:20 p.m. - San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs

Special service:

  • #152 Addison: More frequent service before and after the game

  • #80 Irving Park: More frequent service before the game

Pitchfork Musical Festival at Union Park – Fri. 9/10, Sat. 9/11, and Sun. 9/12

  • Green and Pink Lines – Ashland Station

  • #9 Ashland and #20 Madison

Various concerts at Northerly Island

Extra Service on #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express

  • Fri. Sept. 10 – 311 at 6:30 p.m.

  • Sat. Sept.11 – Quinn XCII at 7 p.m.

Northwestern University Football game at Ryan Field – Sat. 9/11 at 11 a.m.

  • Extra service on the Purple Line before and after the game

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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