CTA’s trains and buses are the easiest and most affordable way to get around Chicago this weekend for concerts, sporting events and Navy Pier fireworks.
CTA is a great way to move all around town. 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.
Weekend Work
Weekend Work to Temporarily Impact Red Line Service
- Between 10 p.m. Fri. 5/29 and 4 a.m. Mon. 6/1, Red Line subway trains will be rerouted to elevated tracks between the Cermak-Chinatown and Fullerton stations in both directions. (More details)
- During this time, trains will not stop at the following subway stations: North/Clybourn, Clark/Division, Chicago, Grand, Lake, Monroe, Jackson, Harrison or Roosevelt.
- Customers should board and exit trains at nearby elevated stations along the Loop Elevated Brown, Green and Orange lines.
- Free shuttle buses will operate between Fullerton and Clark/Lake stations in both directions.
- This is the first of four weekends in which Red Line subway service will be impacted.
- This service change is to allow crews to perform maintenance work to ensure trains continue to operate safely along the Red Line.
Weekend Work to Temporarily Impact Pink Line Service
- Between 10 p.m. Fri. 5/29 and 4 a.m. Mon. 6/1, shuttle buses will replace Pink Line rail service between the Pulaski and 54th/Cermak stations. (More details)
- Pink Line trains will operate between Pulaski and the Loop.
- Alternate service through the affected area is available on the #21 Cermak route during normal hours of operation (regular bus fares apply).
- Allow extra travel time.
- This service change is due to crews performing railroad grade crossing maintenance work at Cicero Avenue to ensure Pink Line trains continue to operate safely.
Service for Upcoming Events
United Center
- Summer Walker – Fri. 5/29 at 7:30 p.m.
- Megan Moroney – Tue. 6/2 and Wed. 6/3 at 7:00 p.m.
Service:
- Rail: Take the Green Line and exit at the new Damen station or exit at the Ashland station from either a Green or Pink line train.
- Bus: Get to and from these events via the #20 Madison and #50 Damen bus routes. Customers can also take the #19 United Center Express route post event.
Rate Field
- Texas Rangers vs. White Sox – Fri. 5/29 at 6:40 p.m., Sat. 5/30 and Sun. 5/31 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
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs – Tue. 6/2 and Wed. 6/3 at 7:05 p.m.
Service:
- Red Line: The Addison station is located just half a 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 day 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
Navy Pier Fireworks
Service on the #29 State, #65 Grand, #66 Chicago and #124 Navy Pier routes.
- Sat. 5/30 at 10 p.m.
- Wed. 6/3 at 9 p.m.
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
CTA has 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/
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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