CTA’s trains and buses are the best and most affordable ways to get to various sporting events, concerts, and the Hot Chocolate Race in Grant Park; Construction work to temporarily impact the Pink and Green Lines
Choose CTA as the best transit option to get around the city. 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
Hot Chocolate 15K/5 K Race
Grant Park – Sun. 11/3 at 7:30 a.m.
Service:
- Rail: All rail lines downtown will get you access to the event.
- Loop Elevated: Exit at either Washington/Wabash or Adams/Wabash
- Red and Blue Lines: Exit at Jackson and walk a couple blocks east
- Bus: Multiple bus routes in the loop will be rerouted. Check out the alerts on our website for more information: https://www.transitchicago.com/alerts/
United Center events
- Usher – Thu. 10/31 at 8 p.m.
- Nathaniel Rateliff – Fri. 11/1 at 8 p.m.
- Stevie Wonder – Sat. 11/2 at 8 p.m.
- Marco Antonio Solis – Sun. 11/3 at 8 p.m.
- Utah Jazz vs. Chicago Bulls – Mon. 11/4 at 7:30 p.m.
- Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Wed. 11/6 at 7 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 the following events via the #20 Madison and #50 Damen bus routes. Customers can also take the #19 United Center Express route post event.
Weekend Work to Temporarily Impact Pink Line Service
- Between 10 p.m. on Fri. 11/1 and 4 a.m. on Mon. 11/4 rail service on the Pink Line will operate between Cicero and the Loop, only. (More details)
- Shuttle buses will replace rail service between the Cicero and 54th/Cermak stations.
- Customers should board/exit Pink Line trains on the Brown Line platform at all Loop stations.
- This service change is due to performing grade crossing maintenance at Laramie Ave.
Weekend Work to Temporarily Impact Green Line Service
- Between 4:30 a.m. Sat. 11/2 and 2:30 a.m. Sun. 11/13, rail service on the Green Line will bypass the Austin station in both directions (More details)
- A free bus shuttle will operate between the Central and Austin Green Line stations.
- For service to the Austin Green Line station, exit Green Line trains at the Central station and board a bus shuttle to the Austin station.
- For service from the Austin Green Line station, board a bus shuttle to the Central Green Line station to board Harlem/Lake-bound or Ashland/63rd-Cottage Grove-bound trains.
- This service change is due to utility work at the Austin station.
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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