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Weekday service changes


Dec 9 - 13

Allstate CTA Holiday Train & Bus
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Chicago's most unique and beloved holiday tradition is here: The Allstate CTA Holiday Train & Bus. For schedules and additional details, please visit transitchicago.com/holiday.

 

Rail Lines


No new reroutes are scheduled.
 

Bus Routes

The bus reroutes listed below are short-term reroutes during this week or long-term reroutes beginning this weekend. For a full list of bus reroutes currently in place, please visit the Bus Alerts page.

#21 Cermak Bus Stop Change

Effective 9am, Mon, Nov 9

How does this affect my trip?
The westbound bus stop on the northeast corner at Cermak/Harlem will be eliminated. A new westbound bus stop will be added on the northwest corner at Cermak/Harlem. 

The westbound bus stop at 7250 West Cermak will be eliminated. 

 

#22 Clark Bus Stop Change

Effective Wed, Dec 11

How does this affect my trip?
The northbound bus stop on the northwest corner at Clark/Sheffield will be eliminated. A new northbound bus stop will be added on the southeast corner at Clark/Newport.

 

#35 31st/35th Temporary Reroute

Mon, Dec 9
8am to 5pm or completion

How does this affect my trip?
Buses will operate via 31st, Pulaski, 26th, Kostner, and 31st. 

Allow extra travel time. 

Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to utility maintenance on 31st/Kolin.

 

#43 43rd Bus Stop Change

Effective 9am, Mon, Nov 9

How does this affect my trip?
The westbound bus stop on the northwest corner at Berkeley/43rd will be eliminated. A new westbound bus stop will be added on the northwest corner at 43rd/Berkeley. 

The westbound bus stop on the northwest corner at 43rd/Ellis will be eliminated. 

The eastbound bus stop on the southeast corner at 43rd/Ellis will be eliminated. 

 

#60 Blue Island/26th Temporary Reroute

Dec 9 – 11
Mon to Wed, daily
8am to 5pm

How does this affect my trip?
Buses will operate in both directions via 26th, Pulaski, Ogden, Cermak, Central Park, and 26th. 

Allow extra travel time. 

Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to street blockage. 

 

#91 Austin Temporary Reroute

Thu, Dec 12
9am to 5pm or completion

How does this affect my trip?
Southbound 
buses will operate via Austin, Diversey, Narragansett, and Fullerton, then resume their normal route on Austin. 

Northbound buses are not affected. 

Allow extra travel time. 

Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to utility maintenance on Austin. 

 

 


Note:

Customer alerts listed here are based on the latest information known as of the time of publishing. This information is subject to change without notice. While we work to provide information as accurate and reliable as possible, changes, additions, and cancellations are sometimes necessary.

For the latest information, including any changes to the information above or information about unplanned events that affect service, please check the Alerts section of the CTA website or see information pertaining to your route in our System Guide.

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