Historic partnership includes new podcast and rail station announcements featuring Grammy Award-winning artist, plus exclusive fan poster downloads
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Chance the Rapper today launched their new “Enjoy the Ride” campaign—the latest collaboration from the historic partnership between one of the nation’s largest public transit agencies and one of Chicago’s greatest musical ambassadors.
The “Enjoy the Ride” campaign features:
- A new episode of CTA’s podcast, “Moving Experiences: Stories of the CTA,” hosted by CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen, in conversation with the global superstar;
- Two new station announcements by Chance supporting CTA that will play at rail stations across the system for several weeks, beginning Wednesday, December 3, 2025; and
- Three CTA & Chance the Rapper posters for fans to download.
“This is a unique partnership between two Chicago icons — CTA and Chance — that allows us to celebrate the special meaning they both have for our great city,” said CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen.” At CTA, we are thrilled to showcase Chance’s artistry and accomplishments while telling the story of his Chicago roots riding CTA in his early days. This partnership represents true Chicago and CTA pride, and we are excited to share it with our riders and employees.”
“I think this partnership is so important because I grew up taking the Red Line train from 79th,” said Chance. “All of the train lines create a pathway to connection and an opportunity for people to build community, and that’s what STAR LINE is about. It’s about us forming together to fight anything that’s going against us. This is an important time in the city for people to stand up, be brave and protective of each other.”
Acting President Leerhsen and Chance connected at the 2025 Bud Billiken Parade and conceived of the partnership, which both celebrates Chance’s critically acclaimed album, STAR LINE, and highlights his support for—and longtime use of—the CTA. The partnership was originally announced at a special event on Friday, October 10, 2025, the day of Chance’s homecoming “And We Back” Tour date. The campaign also showcases Chance's hit single,
“Ride,” in the rail station announcements.
The CTA and Chance will continue to work together for future collaborations and special projects.
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