Blue Line – Other Events Affecting Service
Trains Operating on the Same Track between Grand and LaSalle Stations This Weekend
All Blue Line trains will be routed to operate on the northbound (to O’Hare) tracks between the Grand and LaSalle Blue Line stations from 10 p.m. each night until 4 a.m. the following morning on Friday night, July 30 and then again on Saturday night, July 31, due to subway cleaning.
Blue Line customers at the Clark/Lake, Washington, Monroe and Jackson stations traveling southbound (to Forest Park) must board and exit trains from the northbound (to O’Hare) side of the platform.
Customers are advised to allow extra travel time. CTA operators will announce the direction of each train.
Late Night Trains to Operate on the Same Tracks between Western and UIC-Halsted Next Week
All Blue Line trains will be routed to operate on the eastbound (to O’Hare) tracks between the UIC-Halsted and Western stations from 10 p.m. each night until 4 a.m. the following morning on Tuesday night, August 3; Wednesday night, August 4 and Thursday night, August 5, due to track maintenance work
Customers at the Racine and Illinois Medical Center stations traveling westbound (to Forest Park) must board and exit trains from the eastbound (to O’Hare) side of the platform.
Customers are advised to allow extra travel time. CTA operators will announce the direction of each train.
Service for Upcoming Events
Take the CTA to the Bon Jovi Concert at Soldier Field This Weekend
CTA will provide additional service for those heading to the Bon Jovi Concert at Soldier Field on Friday, July 30 and Saturday July 31. Both concerts are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
Starting at 4 p.m. more frequent service will begin along the #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express route. Following the concert, buses will leave every 10 minutes until one hour after the concert ends.
New/Updated Changes in Bus Service
UPDATE: Changes to #22 Clark Bus Stop at Clark/Wilson
Currently in effect until 4 p.m. Monday, August 2, the following changes have been made to bus stops along the #22 Clark bus route due to the nearby streetscape project:
- Clark/Wilson: the southbound far side stop has been reinstated.
- Clark/Sunnyside: the southbound near side stop has been temporarily removed from service.
- Clark/Montrose: the southbound near side stop has been temporarily relocated to a far side stop.
UPDATE: Lawndale Community Event Temporarily Detours #12 Roosevelt Buses
Roosevelt Road between Kedzie and Homan is closed until noon Monday, August 2, for the annual Lawndale Community Carnival event.
Eastbound #12 Roosevelt buses are operating over the regular route along Roosevelt to Homan then are traveling via Homan, Douglas, Kedzie to Roosevelt and then resuming the regular route. Westbound #12 buses are traveling the reverse route.
Water Main Construction Project Detours #97 Skokie Buses
Currently in effect until 4 p.m. Friday, August 20, #97 Skokie buses are being detoured from the intersection of Oakton and Dodge due to traffic congestion resulting from a lane reduction for a nearby water main construction project.
Westbound #97 buses are traveling over the regular route along Howard past Dodge to McCormick then are operating via McCormick to Oakton and then resuming the regular route. Eastbound #97 buses are traveling the reverse route.
Late Night Detour for #81 Lawrence Buses on Friday
Lawrence Avenue between St. Louis and Bernard will be closed to all traffic from 10 p.m. until midnight Friday, July 30, due to the filming of a movie, which will result in the reroute of #81 Lawrence buses.
Eastbound #81 buses will operate over the regular route along Lawrence to Pulaski then will travel via Pulaski, Montrose, Kimball to Lawrence and then resume the regular route. Westbound #81 buses will travel the reverse route.
Sewer Construction Project at Wilson/Hermitage Detours Two Bus Routes
Effective at the start of service on Monday, August 2 through Wednesday, August 18, the intersection of Wilson/Hermitage will be closed to all traffic due to a sewer construction project. During this time, #145 Wilson/Michigan Express and #148 Clarendon/Michigan Express buses will be detoured.
As a result of the street closure and height restrictions for articulated buses at the Wilson/Ravenswood viaduct, #145 and #148 buses will be unable to serve the terminal at East Ravenswood/Wilson. Customers must board and exit #145 and #148 buses from West Ravenswood/Wilson.
Northbound #145 and #148 buses will operate over their regular routes along West Ravenswood past Leland to Wilson before beginning southbound service. From West Ravenswood/Wilson southbound #145 and #148 buses will travel via Wilson, Damen, Lawrence, Ashland to Wilson and then resume the regular route.
Ongoing Bus Reroutes
Railroad Crossing Repair Work Temporarily Detours Four Bus Routes
Currently in effect until approximately 4 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 95th Street between Eggleston and the railroad tracks (west of Harvard) is closed to all traffic resulting in a reroute of #9 Ashland (Owl Service only), #95W West 95th, #108 Halsted/95th and #112 Vincennes/111th buses.
Eastbound #95W and #112, southbound #9 (Owl Service only) and northbound #108 buses are traveling over their regular routes along 95th Street to Eggleston then operating via Eggleston, 97th Street, Wentworth to 95th Street and then resuming their regular routes.
Westbound #95W, #112 and northbound #9 (Owl Service only) buses are operating over their regular routes along 95th Street to Wentworth then traveling via Wentworth, 97th Street, Eggleston, 98th Place, Halsted to 95th Street and then resuming their regular routes.
Southbound #108 buses are traveling over the regular route along 95th Street to Wentworth then operating via Wentworth, 97th Street, Eggleston, 98th Place to Halsted and then resuming the regular route.
#103 West 103rd Buses Detoured for Railroad Crossing Repair Work
Currently in effect until approximately 4 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 103rd Street between Eggleston and the railroad tracks (west of Harvard) is closed to all traffic resulting in a reroute of #103 West 103rd buses.
Westbound #103 buses are operating over the regular route along 103rd Street to Wentworth then are traveling via Wentworth, 101st Street, Eggleston to 103rd Street and then resuming the regular route.
Eastbound #103 buses are traveling over the regular route along 103rd Street to Normal then operating via Normal, 101st Street, Wentworth to 103rd Street and then resuming the regular route.
Annual Fiesta del Sol Festival Detours Two Routes Until Monday
Currently in effect until noon Monday, August 2, Cermak Road between Morgan and Loomis is closed for the 38th Annual Fiesta del Sol Festival. As a result of this street closure, #21 Cermak and #60 Blue Island/26th buses are being detoured to adjacent streets.
Eastbound #21 buses are traveling over the regular route along Cermak to Ashland then operating via Ashland, 18th Street, Halsted to Cermak and then resuming the regular route. Westbound #21 buses are traveling the reverse route.
Eastbound #60 buses are operating over the regular route along Blue Island to Ashland then are traveling via Ashland, 18th Street to Blue Island and resuming the regular route. Westbound #60 buses are traveling the reverse route.
Water Main Reconstruction Project Detours Westbound #56A North Milwaukee Buses
Currently in effect until Sunday, August 1, Devon Avenue between New Castle and Oak Park will be closed to all traffic due to a water main reconstruction project.
Westbound #56A North Milwaukee buses are traveling over the regular route along Milwaukee to Nagle then are operating via Nagle, Northwest Highway to Harlem and then resuming the regular route.
Temporary Relocation of Bus Stop at LaSalle/Quincy
Currently in effect until 4 p.m. Friday, August 20, the northbound near side bus stop at LaSalle/Quincy has been temporarily relocated to a far side stop due to nearby construction. This stop is served by #134 Stockton/LaSalle Express, #135 Clarendon/LaSalle Express, #136 Sheridan/LaSalle Express and #156 LaSalle buses.
Change to Bus Stop Served by #21 Cermak and #60 Blue Island/26th Street Buses
Due to a streetscape project, the westbound near side stop at Cermak/Laflin served by #21 Cermak and #60 Blue Island/26th buses has been temporarily removed from service until Monday, August 23.
#81 Lawrence Bus Stops near the Kennedy Expressway Temporarily Eliminated
Currently in effect until Tuesday, August 31, the eastbound and westbound near side bus stops on Lawrence at LeClaire served by #81 Lawrence buses have been temporarily removed from service due to rehabilitation work on the Lawrence Avenue viaduct.
Temporary Elimination of Bus Stop at Michigan/Delaware
Currently in effect until Tuesday, August 31, the southbound near side stop at Michigan/Delaware has been temporarily removed from service due to sidewalk reconstruction work.
This stop is served by #33 Mag Mile Express, #143 Stockton/Michigan Express, #144 Marine/Michigan Express, #145 Wilson/Michigan Express, #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express, #147 Outer Drive Express, #148 Clarendon/Michigan Express and #151 Sheridan buses.
Customers may board and exit these buses from the near side stop at Michigan/Pearson.
Temporary Relocation of #75 74th/75th Bus Stop at 75th Street/Jeffery
Currently in effect until 4 p.m. Thursday, September 30, the eastbound near side stop at 75th Street/Jeffery served by #75 74th/75th buses has been temporarily relocated to a far side stop due to nearby construction.
Temporary Reroute in Effect for #78 Montrose Buses Due to Work at Clark/Wilson
Currently in effect until 4 p.m. Friday, October 29, #78 Montrose buses are temporarily unable to make turns at the intersection of Clark/Wilson due to a streetscape project.
Eastbound #78 Montrose buses are operating over the regular route along Montrose to Ashland then are traveling via Ashland, east on Wilson past Clark and then resuming the regular route east on Wilson. Westbound #78 buses are traveling the reverse route.
Buses Rerouted on Saturdays for the Near North Farmer’s Market
From 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. every Saturday through October 30, Division Street between State and Clark will be closed for the Near North Farmer’s Market, resulting in a detour of the #36 Broadway and #70 Division bus routes.
Southbound #36 buses will travel over the regular route along Clark past Division to Maple then will operate via Maple to State and then resume the regular route. Northbound #36 buses will operate over the regular route along State to Elm then will travel via Elm to Clark and then resume the regular route.
Eastbound #70 buses will travel over the regular route along Division to Clark and then will operate via Clark, Maple to Dearborn and then resume the regular route. Westbound #70 buses are not affected and will travel over the regular route.
#111 Pullman/111th/115th Buses Undergo Reroutes Due to Bridge Repair Work
Currently in effect until 4 p.m. Sunday, October 31, the 111th Street Bridge over Interstate 57 (I-57) is closed to all traffic due to bridge and deck replacement work, resulting in a detour of the #111 Pullman/111th/115th bus route.
Southbound #111 buses are operating over the regular route along 111th Street to Marshfield then traveling via Marshfield, 112th Place, Hamlet to 111th Street and then resuming the regular route east on 111th Street.
Northbound #111 buses are traveling over the regular route along 111th Street to Throop then operating via Throop, 107th Street, Vincennes and then resuming the regular route south on Vincennes past 111th Street.
Change to Bus Stop along #156 LaSalle Bus Route
A traffic lane reduction is in effect at LaSalle/Kinzie due to a Commonwealth Edison project. As a result, the northbound far side stop served by #156 LaSalle buses has been temporarily removed from service until Friday, November 12.
Temporary Relocation of Bus Stop at Jeffery/75th Street
Currently in effect until further notice, the southbound far side bus stop at Jeffery/75th Street has been temporarily relocated to a near side stop due to sidewalk construction. This stop is served by southbound #14 Jeffery Express and #15 Jeffery Local buses.
Temporary Changes in Service for #21 Cermak and #62 Archer Buses Serving the Cermak-Chinatown Station
Currently in effect, customers at the Cermak-Chinatown Red Line station must use the new entrance located approximately one block north of Cermak on Archer Avenue. This entrance will serve as the primary access point for customers while the main entrance to the station on the north side of Cermak is reconstructed and made accessible.
As a result of these changes, and to accommodate customers transferring between bus and rail services, the following changes have been made to buses serving the station:
#21 Cermak
Eastbound #21 Cermak buses are traveling over the regular route along Cermak to Wentworth then operating via Wentworth, Archer, Clark to Cermak and resuming the regular route. Westbound #21 buses are traveling the reverse route.
- Cermak/Wentworth: the near side stop at Cermak/Wentworth served by eastbound #21 buses has been temporarily removed from service.
- Wentworth/Cermak: new temporary stops have been added at Wentworth/Cermak for eastbound and westbound #21 buses. Eastbound customers must board and exit buses from the far side stop; westbound customers must board and exit buses from the near side stop.
- Cermak/Red Line Station: the mid-block stop near the Cermak Road entrance of the Cermak-Chinatown station has been temporarily removed from service.
- Archer/Red Line Station: eastbound #21 buses are serving the new temporary mid-block stop near the Archer Avenue entrance of the Cermak-Chinatown station.
- Wentworth/Archer: westbound #21 buses are serving the new temporary far side stop at Wentworth/Archer.
#62 Archer
- Archer/Wentworth: the northbound near side stop at Archer/Wentworth served by #62 buses has been removed from service.
- Archer/Red Line Station: northbound #62 buses are serving the new mid-block stop near the Archer Avenue entrance of the Cermak-Chinatown station.
#56 Milwaukee Bus Stop at Milwaukee/Diversey Temporarily Relocated
Until further notice, the southbound near side bus stop at Milwaukee/Diversey served by #56 Milwaukee buses has been temporarily relocated to a far side stop.
Lane Restrictions near State and Grand Detour #29 State and #36 Broadway Buses
Due to lane restrictions associated with the Grand/State Red Line rehabilitation project at the northwest corner of State Street and Grand Avenue, #29 State and #36 Broadway buses are being detoured to adjacent streets until further notice.
Southbound #29 buses are operating over the regular route along Grand past State to Clark then traveling via Clark, Illinois to State and resuming the regular route. Northbound #29 buses are traveling along the remaining open lane along State and over the regular route.
Southbound #36 buses are traveling over the regular route along State to Ontario then operating via Ontario, Clark, Illinois to State and resuming the regular route. Northbound #36 buses are operating over the regular route along Dearborn past Illinois to Ohio then traveling via Ohio to State and resuming the regular route.
Temporary Changes to Bus Stops near Sheridan/Foster
Currently in effect until further notice, the northbound near side stop at Sheridan/Foster has been temporarily removed from service due to the demolition and reconstruction of a nearby building. This stop is served by #136 Sheridan/LaSalle Express, #147 Outer Drive Express and #151 Sheridan buses.
Temporary Removal of #126 Jackson Bus Stop at Jackson/Sangamon
Currently in effect until Friday, September 30, 2011, the eastbound far side stop at Jackson/Sangamon served by #126 Jackson buses has been temporarily removed from service due to nearby construction. Customers may board and exit eastbound #126 buses at either Jackson/Morgan or Jackson/Peoria.
Service Adjustments Due to the Congress/Wacker Construction Project
Due to the Congress/Wacker Construction Project, Franklin Street between Harrison and Van Buren and Lower Wacker Drive between Randolph and Harrison are closed until May 2012. As a result of these closures and other street reconfigurations, the following changes in bus service currently are in effect:
#11 Lincoln/Sedgwick
Northbound #11 Lincoln/Sedgwick buses are traveling over the regular route along Harrison to Canal then are operating via Canal, Jackson to Franklin and resuming the regular route. Southbound #11 buses are not affected and are traveling over the regular route.
The following temporary changes also have been made to bus stops served by northbound #11 buses:
- Canal/Harrison: a far side stop has been added to service.
- Canal/Jackson: a near side stop has been added to service.
- Jackson at the Chicago River: a near side stop has been added to service.
- 404 W. Harrison: the mid-block stop has been removed from service.
- Franklin/Van Buren: the far side stop has been removed from service.
#121 Union/Wacker Express
Northbound #121 Union/Wacker Express buses are operating over the regular route along Jackson past Wacker to Franklin then are traveling via Franklin, Lake, Post Place to Lower Wacker and then resuming the regular route.
Southbound #121 buses are operating over the regular route along Lower Wacker to the exit ramp for Upper Wacker and then traveling via Upper Wacker to Adams and resuming the regular route west on Adams.
#135 Clarendon/LaSalle Express
From Union Station, northbound #135 Clarendon/LaSalle Express buses are traveling south on Wacker to Jackson then are traveling east on Jackson past Franklin and resuming the regular route.
The following temporary changes have been made to bus stops served by northbound #135 buses:
- Jackson/Franklin: a near side stop has been added to service.
- Franklin/Jackson: the near side stop has been removed from service.
#136 Sheridan/LaSalle Express
From Union Station, northbound #136 Sheridan/LaSalle buses are operating south on Wacker to Van Buren then are traveling via Van Buren, Canal to Jackson and resuming the regular route.
The following temporary changes have been made to bus stops served by northbound #136 buses:
- Jackson/Franklin: a near side stop has been added to service.
- Franklin/Jackson: the near side stop has been removed from service.
#156 LaSalle (PM Service Only)
During the evening rush period only, northbound #156 LaSalle buses departing from Union Station are traveling west on Van Buren to Wacker then are operating via Wacker to Jackson and resuming the regular route.
The following temporary bus stop change has been made and is in effect for northbound #156 buses during the evening rush period only:
- Franklin/Jackson: the near side stop has been removed from service.
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