CTA’s trains and buses are the easiest and most affordable way to get to Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park, Navy Pier’s first fireworks of the season, beaches and more
Travel on CTA through Chicagoland this Memorial Day weekend and avoid the traffic and parking hassles as crowds gather downtown for the Sueños Music Festival, sporting events and Navy Pier’s first fireworks of the season.
Customers can save money by purchasing an unlimited rides pass, either the 1-Day ($5) – far more economical and convenient than the price of gas and parking - or the 3-Day ($15) pass – a real budget-saving move.
Service for Upcoming Events
Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade
Daley Plaza and State Street, from Dearborn to Van Buren – Sat. 5/23
Wreath Laying Ceremony (Daley Plaza) at 11 a.m. and Parade (Dearborn) at noon.
Service:
- Rail: All rail lines downtown will get you access to the events and exit in the Loop.
- Bus: Several bus routes in the area will be rerouted. For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
Sueños Music Festival
Grant Park – Sat. 5/23 and Sun. 5/24 at 12:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Service:
- Rail: All rail lines downtown will get you access to the festival.
- Loop Elevated: Exit at either Washington/Wabash or Adams/Wabash
- Red and Blue Lines: Exit at Jackson and walk a couple blocks east
- Bus: Several bus routes in the area will be rerouted. For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
A$AP Rocky
- United Center – Wed. 5/27 at 7:30 p.m.
Service:
- Rail: Take the Green Line and exit at Damen station or exit at the Ashland station from either a Green or Pink line train.
- Bus: Get to and from the following events via the #20 Madison and #50 Damen bus routes. Customers can also take the #19 United Center Express route post event.
Union Park
Solomun– Fri. 5/22 at 4:00 p.m.
Forever Mine Music Festival – Sat. 5/23 and Sun. 5/24 at 12:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Service:
- Rail: Take the Green Line and exit at the Ashland station.
- Bus: Several CTA bus routes in the area will be rerouted due to rolling street closures.
For additional route information 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. 5/23 at 10 p.m.
- Wed. 5/27 at 9 p.m.
Soldier Field
Toronto FC vs. Chicago Fire – Sat. 5/23 at 7:30 p.m.
Service:
- Rail: The Red, Orange and Green lines provide the closest access to Soldier Field - Exit at 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/
Rate Field
- Minnesota Twins vs. White Sox – Mon. 5/25 at 1:10 p.m., Tue. 5/26 at 6:40 p.m. and Wed. 5/27 at 6:40 p.m.
Service:
- Rail: 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/
Wrigley Field
- Houston Astros vs. Chicago Cubs – Fri. 5/22 and Sat. 5/23 and Sun. 5/24 at 1:20 p.m.
Service:
- Red Line: The Addison station is located just a half block east of Wrigley Field.
- Purple Line: Before weekday night games/events, Loop-bound Purple Line Express trains will stop at the Sheridan station.
- NEW FOR 2026: Linden-bound Purple Line Express trains will stop at Sheridan for all weekday Cubs daytime games. Exit out the Budweiser Bleacher Gate and walk 2.5-blocks north to Sheridan for trains to Howard and Linden. (More details)
- 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. (More details)
- #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
Beach Service to the Lakefront
Now through mid-August, Weekend/Holiday beach service will operate directly to Chicago’s beaches on the following bus routes:
Weekday beach service will begin on Monday, June 8th. (More details)
Expanded Service to the Obama Presidential Center
Beginning Saturday, May 23, CTA is expanding service on the #10 route, which will now operate as the #10 Obama Presidential Center/Museum of Science & Industry Express.
The route has been extended to serve the Obama Presidential Center, with stops at the main entrance near 60th Street and Stony Island Avenue. In addition, the route will now operate daily with year-round service, improving access to both the Obama Presidential Center and the Museum of Science & Industry.
Service from Water Tower Place will begin at 8:40 a.m., with the final trip departing downtown at 5:10 p.m.
Service departing from the Obama Presidential Center will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the final trip at 6:00 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/
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