CTA’s trains and buses will get you to Bruno Mars, baseball games, the beach and concerts; construction work to temporarily impact the Green Line
The CTA will leave the door open for fans wanting to get to the Romantic Tour at Soldier Field, and it’s always the best and most affordable way around Chicagoland this weekend. 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
Bruno Mars
Soldier Field – Sat. 5/16 and Sun. 5/17 at 7:30 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.
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Service on the #146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express route
- Two Friends – Sat. 5/16 at 6:30 p.m.
- Khalid & Lauv – Wed. 5/20 at 7:30 p.m.
Rate Field/Crosstown Classic
- Kansas City Royals vs. White Sox– Thu. 5/14 at 6:40 p.m.
- White Sox vs. Cubs – Fri. 5/15 at 6:40 p.m., Sat. 5/16 at 6:10 p.m. and Sun. 5/17 at 1:10 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
- Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs – Mon. 5/18 and Tue. 5/19 and Wed. 5/20 at 6:40 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)
Weekend Work to Temporarily Impact Green Line Service
- Between 10 p.m., Fri. 5/15 and 4 a.m., Mon. 5/18 rail service on the Green Line between Garfield and Ashland/63rd stations will be temporarily suspended. (More details)
- Green Line trains will operate between Harlem/Lake and Cottage Grove only. Connect between Green Line trains and shuttle buses at Garfield station.
- Shuttle buses replace rail service between Garfield and Ashland/63rd stations.
- Additionally, shuttle buses will make connections with Red Line trains at the 63rd station.
- This service change is due to track maintenance work to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Green Line.
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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