CTA’s trains and buses are the best and most affordable ways to get to various sporting events, including the Frozen Confines college hockey games at Wrigley Field; Weekend construction work to temporarily impact the Blue Line
As we embark on a new year, CTA is still your best option for traveling 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.
Service for Upcoming Events
The Frozen Confines at Wrigley Field: College Hockey Games
- Game 1: Ohio State vs. Michigan – 4 p.m.
- Game 2: Penn State vs. Notre Dame – 7:30 p.m.
- Sat. 1/4
- Game 1: Ohio State vs. Wisconsin (WCHA) – 4:30 p.m.
- Game 2: Wisconsin vs. Michigan State – 8 p.m.
Service:
- Rail: Take the Red Line and exit at the Addison station.
- On Fri. 1/3, take the Purple or Yellow Line and transfer at Howard to the Red Line; continue to the Addison station. The Yellow Line service hours will be extended until Sat. 1/4 at 12 a.m.
- On Sat. 1/4, the Yellow Line service hours will be extended until Sun. 1/5 at 12:30 a.m.
- Bus: Several CTA bus routes serve the Wrigley Field area, including:
- #8 Halsted
- #22 Clark
- #36 Broadway
- #80 Irving Park
- #151 Sheridan
- #152 Addison
For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
United Center Events
- Montreal Canadiens vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Fri. 1/3 at 7 p.m.
- New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls – Sat. 1/4 at 7 p.m.
- New York Rangers vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Sun. 1/5 at 2 p.m.
- San Antonio Spurs vs. Chicago Bulls – Mon. 1/6 at 7 p.m.
- Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Wed. 1/8 at 6:30 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 Blue Line Service
- Between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sat. 1/4, Blue Line trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Harlem (O’Hare branch) and Rosemont. (More details)
- Board/exit all trains on the Forest Park-bound side of the platform at the Cumberland station.
- This service change is due to traction power upgrades being made to allow trains to operate more efficiently along the Blue Line.
Weekend Work to Temporarily Impact Blue Line Service
- Between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sun. 1/5, Blue Line trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Rosemont and Harlem (O’Hare branch). (More details)
- Board/exit all trains on the O'Hare-bound side of the platform at the Cumberland station.
- This service change is due to traction power upgrades being made to allow trains to operate more efficiently along the Blue Line.
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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