CTA’s trains and buses are the best ways to get to various sporting events, concerts, neighborhood festivals and the Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach
It may not be as exhilarating as roaring across the city with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, but CTA’s buses and trains are your next best modes of transportation to all the events happening these waning days of summer . 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
Air and Water Show
North Avenue Beach – Sat. 8/16 and Sun. 8/17 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Service:
- Rail: The Red and Brown Lines provide the closest access to the event area. Customers can exit at North/Clybourn station on the Red Line and the Sedgwick station for the Brown Line.
- Bus: The #72 North Avenue and the #151 Sheridan routes provide service to the event.
For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
Taylor Street Little Italy Festival
Little Italy, Taylor Street between Ashland to Racine – Fri. 8/14 and Fri. 8/15 at 5 p.m., Sat. 8/16 and Sun. 8/17 at 12 p.m.
Service:
- Rail: Take the Blue Line and exit at the Racine station. Take the Pink Line and exit at the Polk station.
- Bus: Several CTA routes will provide the closest service to the festival including the following:
- #7 Harrison
- #9 Ashland
- #12 Roosevelt
- #60 Blue Island/26th
- #157 Streeterville/Taylor
The #157 Streeterville/Taylor route will be rerouted in the area. For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
United Center Events
- Tate McRae with Zara Larsson – Fri. 8/15 at 7:30 p.m.
- UFC 319 – Sat. 8/16 at 5 p.m.
- Nine Inch Nails – Tue. 8/19 and Wed. 8/20 at 7:30 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.
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Service on the #146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express route
- Coheed and Cambria & Taking Back Sunday – Tue. 8/19 at 6:30 p.m.
- Rob Thomas & A Great Big World – Wed. 8/20 at 7:30 p.m.
Soldier Field
- Preseason Game: Buffalo Bills vs. Chicago Bears – Sun. 8/17 at 7 p.m.
Service:
- Rail: The Red, Orange and Green lines provide the closest access to Soldier Field. Exit at the Roosevelt station.
- Bus: Service on the #146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express route.
For additional route information riders should check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
Navy Pier Fireworks
Service on the #29 State, #65 Grand, #66 Chicago and #124 Navy Pier routes.
- Sat. 8/16 at 10 p.m.
- Wed. 8/20 at 9 p.m.
Wrigley Field
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs – Fri. 8/15, Sat. 8/16 and Sun. 8/17 at 1:20 p.m.
- Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs – Mon. 8/18 at 1:20 p.m. and 7:05 p.m., Tue. 8/19 and Wed. 8/20 at 7:05 p.m., Thu. 8/21 at 1:20 p.m.
Service:
- Red Line: The Addison station is located just a half block east of Wrigley Field.
- Purple Line: Before weeknight events only, Loop-bound Purple Line Express trains will stop at the Sheridan station.
- Yellow Line: Take the Yellow Line and transfer at Howard to the Red Line; continue to Addison station. To accommodate fans returning home, the Yellow Line will run for an hour later from Howard – until midnight – for all night games at Wrigley Field.
- #152 Addison: The #152 route will provide additional service on Cubs game days, with more frequent service two hours before and one hour after all games.
- Adjacent bus routes: Several CTA bus routes serve the Wrigley Field area, including:
- #8 Halsted
- #22 Clark
- #36 Broadway
- #80 Irving Park
- #151 Sheridan
There is a possibility that service can be rerouted. For additional route information check our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
Rate Field:
- Savannah Bananas – Fri.8/15 and Sat. 8/16 at 7 p.m.
Service:
- Red Line: Rate Field is just one block west of the Sox-35th station.
- Green Line: The 35th-Bronzeville-IIT station is just three blocks east of the ballpark.
- #35 31st/35th: The #35 route (which connects with Orange and Green lines) is the main bus route providing service to the stadium and operates during all game times.
- Adjacent bus routes: Several CTA bus routes serve the ballpark area, including:
- #1 Bronzeville/Union Station (during Monday – Friday rush periods only)
- #4 Cottage Grove
- #24 Wentworth (which runs Monday – Friday to 8:30 p.m.)
- #29 State
- #31 31st (which runs Monday – Friday to 7 p.m.)
- #39 Pershing (which connects with Orange and Green lines)
- #44 Wallace/Racine
There is a possibility that service can be rerouted. Please check the service alerts on our website: https://www.transitchicago.com/alerts/
Beach Service
The last day for weekday beach service is Fri. 8/15.
Weekend beach service will run through Labor Day weekend operating directly to Chicago’s beaches on the following bus routes:
Buses will operate to/from beaches between approximately 9 a.m. and 9:30 p.m.
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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