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February 7, 2019

CTA providing additional service for Auto Show, Cher concert, Bulls and Blackhawks games

The CTA is the most affordable and hassle-free way to get to upcoming games and concerts at the United Center, as well as the 2019 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place taking place Saturday, February 9 through Monday, February 18. Details regarding extra service to the Auto Show here.

CTA recommends allowing plenty of travel time and purchasing fares and unlimited-ride passes ahead of time. Additional travel details are available at transitchicago.com/alerts.

Event service/extra service
United Center
Vancouver Canucks vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Thur. 2/7 at 7:30 p.m.
Cher Concert - Fri. 2/8 at 8 p.m.
Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls - Sat. 2/9 at 7 p.m.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks - Sun. 2/10 at 2 p.m.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls - Mon. 2/11 at 7 p.m.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Chicago Bulls - Wed. 2/13 at 7 p.m.

Buy your unlimited ride passes and fares in advance
Avoid long lines to buy fares! Customers can add  unlimited ride passes (1-day, 3-day, 7-day and 30-day) or add money to pay per-ride to their Ventra cards ahead of time via the free Ventra app, at rail station Ventra vending machines, online or at more than 1,000 local retailers (for locations visit ventrachicago.com or the Ventra app).

Customers can also purchase 1-day unlimited ride tickets ($10) or single-ride tickets ($3) from all Ventra vending machines. Single-ride tickets include up to two transfers in two hours. Customers can also pay their fares with their personal contactless debit or credit cards.

Stay in the Loop on CTA Service
Plan your trip using the Google Transit Trip Planner. Be sure to also check out CTA 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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