81W West Lawrence

Bus route information

All CTA buses are accessible

Service description: See schedule for full details.

First bus/last bus

Spans of service below show when first bus departs terminal of origin through last bus departs terminal of origin. First and last buses reach mid-route stops later than these times-see schedule or use trip planner for specific times when service works for you.

Cumberland (accessible) (Blue) east to Jefferson Park (accessible) (Blue)
5:25a-10:25p weekdays, 5:20a-10:20p Saturday, 8:45a-10:15p Sunday
Jefferson Park (accessible) (Blue) west to Cumberland (accessible) (Blue)
4:55a-9:55p weekdays, 4:50a-9:50p Saturday, 8:20a-9:50p Sunday
Between Cumberland (accessible) (Blue) and Lawrence, operates via East River Road on weekdays, and via Cumberland on weekends and holidays.

(Precise hours of service may vary depending on where along the route you are.)

Service alerts

Current alerts 1
#81W West Lawrence Temporary eastbound Reroute near Lawrence/Milwaukee
Minor Delays / Reroute

81W West Lawrence buses are temporarily rerouted via Lawrence, Lipps and Jefferson Park: due to street blockage near Lawrence/Milwaukee.

Upcoming alerts 1

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