Apr 23 - 26
A note for all our riders:
Federal mask mandate: A new federal directive requires that all passengers wear a mask on public transit. Refusing to wear a mask is a violation of federal law; passengers may be subject to penalties under federal law.
For info on riding during the pandemic and what we’re doing to keep you safe, visit transitchicago.com/coronavirus.
Rail Lines
BLUE LINE
Apr 23 – 24
Fri to Sat, nightly
10pm to 6am next day
Trains Run in Two Sections
How does this affect my trip?
Trains will run in two sections:
To continue trips through Rosemont to/from O'Hare, transfer across the platform:
- For service from Rosemont to O'Hare, board a shuttle train on the Forest Park-bound side of the platform
- For service from Rosemont toward downtown and Forest Park, board a departing train on the O'Hare-bound side
Allow extra travel time.
Note: No additional overnight train departures from O’Hare station (midnight–4am, nightly) — Though train service continues to run to O’Hare station at all times, there’s no overnight Blue Line service from O’Hare to Rosemont stations for added train cleaning; shuttle bus service available during these hours from O’Hare to Rosemont for connection to continuing train service. See separate customer alert for details.
Why is service being changed?
We are making signal improvements to allow trains to operate more efficiently along the Blue Line as part of the Your New Blue modernization program.
MAP
BROWN LINE
Apr 23 - 26
10pm Fri to 4am Mon
Boarding Change at Belmont
How does this affect my trip?
Board/exit Kimball-bound trains on the Red Line side of the Howard- and Kimball-bound platform at the Belmont station.
Why is service being changed?
We are performing track structure improvements on the Brown Line as part of the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) project.
Apr 23 - 26
10pm Fri to 4am Mon
Delays Between Belmont and Southport
How does this affect my trip?
Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Belmont and Southport, resulting in minor delays.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
We are performing track structure improvements on the Brown Line as part of the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) project.
RED LINE
Apr 23 - 25
10pm Fri to 7am Sun
95th-bound Trains Bypass Jarvis thru Lawrence
How does this affect my trip?
95th-bound trains will not stop at Jarvis, Morse, Loyola, Granville, Thorndale, Bryn Mawr, Berwyn, Argyle or Lawrence.
Shuttle bus: Shuttle buses will provide service toward 95th between Howard and Wilson, stopping along Sheridan Road or Broadway at the corner nearest the affected Red Line station. Transfer at Howard from trains to the shuttle bus, and at Wilson from the shuttle bus to 95th-bound Red Line trains.
Train service:
For service to these stations, take a 95th-bound train to Wilson and transfer to a Howard-bound train.
For service from these stations, take a Howard-bound train to Howard and transfer to a 95th-bound train.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
We are performing signal work in preparation for the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) project.
Map
| Bus shuttle stop locations |
| Station |
Direction |
Shuttle stop |
| Howard |
toward Wilson station |
in bus terminal, in front of Howard station Paulina St entrance |
| Jarvis |
toward Wilson station |
on Sheridan at Jarvis, southwest corner (at southbound #147 stop) |
| Morse |
toward Wilson station |
on Sheridan at Morse, southwest corner (at southbound #147 stop) |
| Loyola |
toward Wilson station |
on Sheridan at Loyola, southwest corner, in front of Loyola station entrance (at southbound #147, 155 stop) |
| Granville |
toward Wilson station |
on Broadway at Granville, southwest corner (at southbound #36 stop) |
| Thorndale |
toward Wilson station |
on Broadway at Thorndale, southwest corner (at southbound #36 stop) |
| Bryn Mawr |
toward Wilson station |
on Broadway at Bryn Mawr, northwest corner (at southbound #36 stop) |
| Berwyn |
toward Wilson station |
on Broadway at Berwyn, northwest corner (at southbound #36 stop) |
| Argyle |
toward Wilson station |
on Broadway at Argyle, west side of street (at southbound #36 stop) |
| Lawrence |
toward Wilson station |
on Broadway at Lawrence, southwest corner (at southbound #36 stop) |
| Wilson |
end of line |
on Broadway at Wilson, southwest corner (at southbound #36 stop) |
Bus Routes
The bus reroutes listed below are short-term reroutes during this week or long-term reroutes beginning this weekend. For a full list of bus reroutes currently in place, please visit the Bus Alerts page.
Temporary Reroute
#J14 Jeffery Jump
#20 Madison
#56 Milwaukee
#60 Blue Island/26th
#124 Navy Pier
#157 Streeterville/Taylor
Apr 23 – 26
7pm Fri to 6am Mon or completion
How does this affect my trip?
Between Madison/Wacker and Madison/Clinton, northbound #J14 Jeffery Jump and #56 Milwaukee, and westbound #20 Madison, #60 Blue Island/26th, #124 Navy Pier, and #157 Streeterville/Taylor buses will operate via Wacker, Randolph, and Clinton.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to street construction.