CTA’s trains and buses are the best ways to get to various events around Chicago including the Puerto Rican People's Day Parade in Humboldt Park and the Pope Leo XIV celebration at Rate Field
As we head into Father’s Day and observe the final days of spring, the CTA is your best bet to beat the traffic and get to all the events happening across Chicagoland. Customers can save money by purchasing an unlimited rides pass, either the1-Day ($5) – far more economical and convenient than the price of gas and parking - or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real budget-saving move.
Service for Upcoming Events
Puerto Rican Fest
Humboldt Park – Thu. 6/12 and Fri. 6/13 at 3 p.m., Sat. 6/14 and Sun. 6/15 at 12 p.m.
Service:
- Bus: Several CTA routes will provide the closest service to the festival including the following:
- #49 Western
- #70 Division
- #94 California
Passengers can board service following this event on Sacramento and Division. For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
Puerto Rican People's Day Parade
Humboldt Park, Division between Western and Sacramento – Sat. 6/14 at 12 p.m.
Service:
- Bus: Several CTA routes in the area will be rerouted including the following:
- #49 Western
- #70 Division
- #94 California
For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
Rate Field:
- Chicago Celebrates Pope Leo XIV – Sat. 6/14 at 2:30 p.m.
- St. Louis Cardinals vs. White Sox – Tue. 6/17 and Wed. 6/18 at 6:40 p.m., Thu. 6/19 at 1:10 p.m.
Service:
- Red Line: Rate Field is just one block west of the Sox-35th station.
- Green Line: The 35th-Bronzeville-IIT station is just three blocks east of the ballpark.
- #35 31st/35th: The #35 route (which connects with Orange and Green lines) is the main bus route providing service to the stadium and operates during all game times.
- Adjacent bus routes: Several CTA bus routes serve the ballpark area, including:
- #1 Bronzeville/Union Station (during Monday – Friday rush periods only)
- #4 Cottage Grove
- #24 Wentworth (which runs Monday – Friday to 8:30 p.m.)
- #29 State
- #31 31st (which runs Monday – Friday to 7 p.m.)
- #39 Pershing (which connects with Orange and Green lines)
- #44 Wallace/Racine
There is a possibility that service can be rerouted. Please check the service alerts on our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/alerts/
Andersonville Midsommarfest
Andersonville, Clark Street from Foster to Gregory – Fri. 6/13 at 5 p.m., Sat. 6/14 and Sun. 6/15 at 12 p.m.
Service:
- Rail: Take the Red Line and exit at the Argyle station.
- Bus: Several CTA routes will provide the closest service to the event including the following:
- #9 Ashland
- #22 Clark
- #36 Broadway
- #50 Damen
- #92 Foster
The #22 Clark will be rerouted in the area. For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
Taste of Randolph
West Loop, Randolph Street between Peoria and Racine – Fri. 6/13 at 5 p.m., Sat. 6/14 and Sun. 6/15 at 12 p.m.
Service:
Old Town Art Fair and the Wells Street Art Festival’s 50th Anniversary
Old Town Art Fair – Old Town Triangle, 1763 N. North Park Ave. – Sat. 6/14 and Sun 6/15 at 10 a.m.
Wells Street Arts Festival – Old Town on Wells St. from North Avenue to Division Street – Sat. 6/14 and Sun 6/15 at 10 a.m.
Service:
- Rail: Take the Brown Line and exit at the Sedgwick station.
- Bus: Several CTA routes will provide the closest service to the event including the following:
- #22 Clark
- #36 Broadway
- #72 North
- #73 Armitage
- #151 Sheridan
For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
St. Joseph MBC Juneteenth Parade
West Side, Madison Street between Central Park and Mozart – Sat. 6/14 at 11 a.m.
- Rail: Take the Green Line and exit at the California station or the Conservatory-Central Park Drive station.
- Bus: Several CTA routes will provide the closest service to the event including the following:
- #20 Madison
- #52 Kedzie
- #82 Kimball-Homan
- #94 California
- #126 Jackson
The #20 Madison, #52 Kedzie, and #82 Kimball-Homan buses will also be rerouted in the area. For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
Thai Festival
Uptown – Thorek Hospital, 850 W Irving Park Rd – Sat. 6/14 at 10 a.m. and Sun. 6/15 at 11 a.m.
Service:
- Rail: Take the Red Line and exit at the Sheridan station.
- Bus: Several CTA routes will provide the closest service to the event including the following:
- #36 Broadway
- #80 Irving Park
- #151 Sheridan
For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Service on the #146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express route
- Teddy Swims – Fri. 6/13 at 8 p.m.
- Halsey – Tue. 6/17 at 7 p.m.
- Stick Figure – Wed. 6/18 at 7 p.m.
Soldier Field
- Double Header: Seattle Reign vs. Chicago Stars – Sat. 6/14 at 4 p.m. and Nashville SC vs. Chicago Fire FC at 7 p.m.
Service:
- Rail: The Red, Orange and Green lines provide the closest access to Soldier Field. Exit at the Roosevelt station.
- Bus: Service on the #146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express route.
For additional route information riders should check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
Navy Pier Fireworks
Service on the #29 State, #65 Grand, #66 Chicago and #124 Navy Pier routes.
- Sat. 6/14 at 10 p.m.
- Wed. 6/18 at 9 p.m.
Wrigley Field
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs – Thu. 6/12 at 7:05 p.m., Fri. 6/13, Sat. 6/14, and Sun. 6/15 at 1:20 p.m.
- Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs – Tue. 6/17 and Wed. 6/18 at 7:05 p.m., Thu. 6/19 at 1:20 p.m.
Service:
- Red Line: The Addison station is located just a half block east of Wrigley Field.
- Purple Line: Before weeknight events only, Loop-bound Purple Line Express trains will stop at the Sheridan station.
- Yellow Line: Take the Yellow Line and transfer at Howard to the Red Line; continue to Addison station. To accommodate fans returning home, the Yellow Line will run for an hour later from Howard – until midnight – for all night games at Wrigley Field.
- #152 Addison: The #152 route will provide additional service on Cubs game days, with more frequent service two hours before and one hour after all games.
- Adjacent bus routes: Several CTA bus routes serve the Wrigley Field area, including:
- #8 Halsted
- #22 Clark
- #36 Broadway
- #80 Irving Park
- #151 Sheridan
There is a possibility that service can be rerouted. For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
Beach Service to the Lakefront
Now through mid-August, service to the lakefront has been expanded to weekdays and
will operate directly to Chicago’s beaches on the following bus routes:
Buses will begin their trips to these beaches between approximately 9 a.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Know before you go!
The CTA strongly recommends customers allow extra travel time and plan ahead by downloading the Ventra app, which allows you to manage your Ventra account, and also features a new trip planning tool powered by Google Maps.
Fare payment options: We offer a variety of convenient payment options—from smart devices to contactless credit cards. Learn more about payment options and ways you can maximize your dollars with our lower-priced unlimited-ride passes by visiting: transitchicago.com/fares/
Service updates: Stay in the loop on CTA service changes and alerts by subscribing to CTA Updates. For details about all CTA service, call 312-836-7000 or visit the CTA website at transitchicago.com.
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