Aug 14 - 17
A note for all our riders:
Wherever possible, please wear a mask while riding transit and be safe: make a space and keep your distance from others!
For info on riding during the pandemic and what we’re doing to keep you safe, visit transitchicago.com/coronavirus.
Rail Lines
Updated alert:
Aug 13 – 14
9pm Thu to 6am Fri*
No Green, Brown, Orange, Pink line service downtown 9pm-6am​
From 9pm-6am the next morning, some train services to the downtown area will be temporarily suspended at the request of public safety officials.
- Green Line service will not run between Ashland and 47th
- Brown Line service will not run between Belmont and Loop
- Orange Line service will not run between Halsted and Loop
- Pink Line service will not run between Polk and Loop (but connect to Blue Line at Racine)
Note: Red and Blue line services will now continue to run through downtown.
Bus service will continue to operate into the downtown area. Some buses may be rerouted due to bridge or street closures.
See separate current/upcoming alerts for more details about each affected rail line at transitchicago.com/alerts and for any new alerts or service changes that might affect your trip before you travel.
BROWN LINE
Sat, Aug 15
6:30am to 5:30pm
Boarding Change, Delays Between Belmont and Irving Park
How does this affect my trip?
Board/exit all trains on the Loop-bound platform at the Southport, Paulina, and Addison stations.
Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Belmont and Irving Park, resulting in minor delays.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
We are performing structure maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely on the Brown Line.
PINK LINE
Aug 16 – 17
10pm Sun to 4am Mon
Delays Between 54th/Cermak and Cicero
How does this affect my trip?
Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between 54th/Cermak and Cicero, resulting in minor delays.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
We are performing track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Pink Line.
PURPLE LINE EXPRESS
August 10 - 14
5am Mon to 8pm Fri
Purple Line Trains Share Track with Red Line between Howard and Belmont
How does this affect my trip?
Purple Line Express trains will share the same track with Red Line trains between Howard (for Linden-bound trains) or Granville (for Loop-bound trains) and Belmont.
Purple Line Express trains will continue to run express between Howard and Belmont, making only regular stops at Howard, Wilson and Belmont. However, minor delays may occur.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Purple Line service is being changed due to the temporary closure of two tracks between Granville and Berwyn stations to accommodate track and signal construction in preparation for the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) project.
RED LINE
August 14 - 17
1pm Fri to 4am Mon
Granville, Thorndale and Bryn Mawr Temporary Station Closure
How does this affect my trip?
Granville, Thorndale and Bryn Mawr stations will temporarily close.
Shuttle buses will provide service between Loyola (accessible) and Berwyn, stopping near the affected Red Line stations (see map at right). Transfer at Loyola or at Berwyn between Red Line trains and shuttle buses.
Allow extra travel time.
Note: #84 Peterson buses will be rerouted to connect to Berwyn station for convenient connection to trains in both directions. See separate customer alert for details.
Why is service being changed?
We are performing track and signal construction in preparation for the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) project.
Map
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| Bus shuttle stop locations |
| Station |
Direction |
Shuttle stop |
| Loyola |
toward Berwyn station |
on Sheridan at Loyola, west side of street, in front of Loyola station (at southbound #147, #155 stop)
|
| toward Loyola station |
on Sheridan at Loyola, northeast corner (at northbound #147, #155 stop) -- end of route; do not board |
| Granville |
toward Berwyn station |
on Broadway at Granville, southwest corner (at southbound #36 stop) |
| toward Loyola station |
on Broadway at Granville, southeast corner (at northbound #36 stop) |
| Thorndale |
toward Berwyn station |
on Broadway at Thorndale, southwest corner (at southbound #36 stop) |
| toward Loyola station |
on Broadway at Thorndale, southeast corner (at northbound #36 stop) |
| Bryn Mawr |
toward Berwyn station |
on Bryn Mawr at Red Line station, south side of street (at eastbound #84 stop) |
| toward Loyola station |
on Broadway at Bryn Mawr, northeast corner (at northbound #36 stop) |
| Berwyn |
toward Loyola station |
on Broadway at Berwyn, southeast corner |
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.
#3 King Drive Temporary Reroute
Aug 12 – 17
11am Wed to 5pm Mon or completion
How does this affect my trip?
Southbound buses will operate via King Drive, 87th, Cottage Grove, and 95th, ending their trips at the 95th/St. Lawrence bus terminal.
Northbound buses are not affected.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to utility construction on King Drive between 92nd and 93rd.
#36 Broadway Temporary Reroute
Aug 14 – 17
9am Fri to 5am Mon or completion
How does this affect my trip?
Buses will operate in both directions via Clark, Oak, and State.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to Dining in the Streets.
#126 Jackson Temporary Reroute
Aug 11 – 17
8am Tue to 5am Mon or completion
How does this affect my trip?
Westbound buses will operate via Van Buren, Morgan, Adams, and Racine, then resume their normal route on Van Buren.
Eastbound buses are not affected.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to construction at Van Buren/Aberdeen.