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February 17, 2022

CTA running regular weekday service Mon. 2/21 – President’s Day; Weekend work to temporarily impact Blue and Green line service

 

No matter where you are headed, whether it’s work, school or a fun activity, select CTA’s service for an affordable and convenient ride.

Service for Upcoming Events

Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place – Now through Mon. 2/21

  • Green Line: Exit train at Cermak- McCormick Place station; walk three blocks to McCormick Place.

  • #3 King Drive: Direct access to McCormick Place; operates all hours of Auto Show.

  • #21 Cermak: Direct access to McCormick Place; operates all hours of Auto Show.

  • CTA Auto Show Shuttle Bus: Take the Auto Show shuttle bus to McCormick Place. The shuttle bus provides a fast ride to and from McCormick Place, for:

  • Union Station (board southbound on Clinton at Quincy or eastbound on Jackson at the River)

  • Ogilvie Transportation Center (board southbound on Clinton at Madison)

  • LaSalle Street Station (board eastbound on Jackson at Financial Place)

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

  • Columbus Blue Jays vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Thurs. 2/17 at 7:30 p.m.

  • Dallas Stars vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Fri. 2/18 at 7:30 p.m.

  • Florida Panthers vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Sun. 2/20 at 2 p.m.

  • Tyler the Creator concert – Tues. 2/22 at 7:30 p.m.

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

Weekend Work to Temporarily Impact Blue Line Service

  • Between Fri. 2/18 at 10 p.m. and Mon. 2/21 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

Weekend Work to Temporarily Impact Green Line Service

  • Between Sat. 2/19 at 5 a.m. and Sun. 2/20 at 5 p.m., shuttle buses will replace rail service between Garfield and Cottage Grove stations. More details

  • Shuttle buses will operate in both directions serving all affected stations

  • Service changes are due to track maintenance work occurring this weekend

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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