CTA’s trains and buses are the best and most affordable ways to get to various sporting events, concerts, and the Bucktown 5K in the Bucktown neighborhood; Weekend construction work to temporarily impact the Pink Line
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Service for Upcoming Events
Bucktown 5K
Burr Elementary School, Wabansia and Marshfield – Sun. 10/6 at 8:30 a.m.
Service:
- Rail: Take the Blue Line and exit at the Damen station.
- Bus: Several CTA routes will provide the closest service to the festival including the following:
The #50 Damen and #73 Armitage routes will be rerouted in the area. For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
United Center
- Preseason Game: Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks – Fri. 10/4 at 7:30 p.m.
- Peso Pluma – Sat. 10/5 and Sun. 10/6 at 8 p.m.
- $uicideBoys$ - Tue. 10/8 at 6:30 p.m.
- Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'n Out Live! – Wed. 10/9 at 8 p.m.
Service:
- Rail: Take the Green Line and exit at the new Damen Green Line station or Ashland station. Take the Pink Line and exit at the Ashland station.
- 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.
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Service on the #146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express route
- Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals – Fri. 10/4 at 8 p.m.
Soldier Field
Service on the #128 Soldier Field Express and #146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express routes
- Carolina Panthers vs. Chicago Bears – Sun. 10/6 at 12 p.m.
Weekend Work to Temporarily Impact Loop Pink Line Service
- Between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sat. 10/5, rail service on the Pink Line will operate counterclockwise on the Outer Loop tracks (More details)
- Customers should board/exit Pink Line trains on the Brown Line platform at all Loop stations.
- This service change is due to track maintenance that ensures trains continue to operate safely.
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/
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