CTA’s trains and buses are the best and most affordable ways to get to various sporting events, concerts, and the Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade on State Street; Construction work to temporarily impact late-night Pink Line service next week
Travel on CTA to all your fun activities across 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.
Service for Upcoming Events
Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade
State Street between Lake Street to Van Buren – Sat. 10/19 at 6 p.m.
Service:
- Rail: All rail lines downtown will get you access to the parade, exit in the loop.
- 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
- San Jose Sharks vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Thu. 10/17 at 7:30 p.m.
- Preseason Game: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls – Fri. 10/18 at 7 p.m.
- Buffalo Sabres vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Sat. 10/19 at 7 p.m.
- Lil Durk – Sun. 10/20 at 7 p.m.
- Vancouver Canucks vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Tue. 10/22 at 7:15 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.
Martin Stadium in Evanston
The Purple Line’s Noyes and Central stations will provide the closest access to the stadium.
- Wisconsin Badgers vs. Northwestern Wildcats – Sat. 10/19 at 11 a.m.
Soldier Field
Service on the #146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express route
- Nashville SC vs. Chicago Fire FC – Sat. 10/19 at 5 p.m.
Upcoming Work to Temporarily Impact Pink Line Service
- Rail service on the Pink Line will operate between 54th/Cermak and Polk, then to Racine Blue Line for connecting Blue Line train service to/from downtown on the following dates:
- For service to downtown from Pink Line stations between 54th/Cermak and Polk, take a Pink Line train toward the Loop and stay on board until the train reaches Racine on the Blue Line, where you can transfer to continuing Blue Line service into downtown.
- For service from downtown to Pink Line stations between Polk and 54th/Cermak, take a Blue Line train toward Forest Park to Racine and transfer to a Pink Line train toward 54th/Cermak.
- For service to/from Ashland, Morgan or Clinton stations, either Green Line service or use nearby bus routes to connect to Blue Line service between Racine and Clark/Lake
- Connecting service between the Pink Line and Ashland station is also available via the #9 Ashland bus – use Polk Pink Line station and walk 1-1/2 blocks between the station and Ashland Ave (transfer charge applies).
- This service change is due to traction power upgrades to allow trains to operate more efficiently and reliably along the Green and Pink lines.
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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