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Great Times are Guaranteed When Taking CTA’s Smooth, Affordable Service to the Fun!

September 23, 2021

Extra service provided for music concerts and various sporting events

There may be some chilly days ahead, but Chicago’s fall festivities aren’t slowing down. Wherever the season takes you, CTA is the most affordable and convenient travel option around.

Riders can now spend even 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)

Extra Service for Upcoming Events

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field  

  • Fri. 9/24 at 1:20 p.m. and 7:05 p.m., Sat. 9/25 and Sun. 9/26 at 1:20 p.m.

Special service:

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

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

  • Yellow Line: Later service (to midnight from Howard Station) for all night games

  • Purple Line: Loop-bound trains will stop at Sheridan for weeknight games

Alice Cooper concert at Northerly Island – Fri. 9/24 at 7:30 p.m.

  • Extra service on #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express

United Center Events

Extra service on #20 Madison and #50 Damen

  • Harry Styles concerts – Fri. 9/24 and Sat. 9/25 at 8 p.m.

  • Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks game – Wed. 9/29 at 7:30 p.m.

Soldier Field Sporting Events

  • Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin football game – Sat. 9/25 at 11 a.m.

    • Extra service on #130 Museum Campus and #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express

  • Nashville Soccer Club vs. Chicago Fire Soccer – Sun. 9/26 at 7 p.m.

    • Extra service on #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Ohio Bobcats football game at Ryan Field – Sat. 9/25 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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