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March 3, 2022

Weekend work to temporarily impact the Blue and Green Lines; Extra service to sporting events

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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

  • Edmonton Oilers vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Thurs. 3/3 at 7:30 p.m.

  • Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls – Fri. 3/4 at 6:30 p.m.

  • New Edition concert – Sat 3/5 at 8 p.m.

  • Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Sun. 3/6 at 6 p.m.

  • Anaheim Ducks vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Tues. 3/8 at 7:30 p.m.

  • Dua Lipa concert – Wed. 3/9 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.

Soldier Field

Extra service on the #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express

  • Orlando City SC vs. Chicago Fire FC – Sat. 3/5 at 5 p.m.

Weekend Work to Temporarily Impact Blue Line Service

  • Between Fri. 3/4 at 10 p.m. and Mon. 3/7 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, Forest Park-bound customers must take a bus shuttle from O’Hare to Rosemont.
  • 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. 3/5 at 5 a.m. and Sun. 3/6 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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