Temporary Downtown CTA Bus Reroutes for NASCAR Chicago Street Race
Due to the street closures around Grant Park associated with the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, several downtown bus routes will be subject to temporary reroutes and bus stop changes at phased times. The affected routes include:
- #1 Bronzeville/Union Station
- #2 Hyde Park Express
- #3 King Drive
- #4 Cottage Grove
- #X4 Cottage Grove Express
- #N4 Cottage Grove Night Bus
- #6 Jackson Park Express
- #7 Harrison
- #10 Museum of Science & Industry
- #12 Roosevelt
- #J14 Jeffery Jump
- #18 16th/18th
- #26 South Shore Express
- #28 Stony Island
- #126 Jackson
- #130 Museum Campus
- #143 Stockton/Michigan Express
- #147 Outer DuSable Lake Shore Express
- #151 Sheridan
Fireworks Event at Navy Pier – Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Fare Payment:
- Avoid long lines at vending machines by paying directly with your contactless bank card or device with a Pay app set up—such as Google Pay or Apple Pay.
Bicycle Restrictions:
- Bicycles are not permitted on trains between 5 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on July 3 for customer safety and to provide additional capacity. Bicycles are permitted on buses equipped with bike racks (maximum of 2 bikes per rack).
Stroller and Cart Policy:
- All strollers and carts must be folded prior to boarding buses and trains between 5 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on July 3 to ensure customer safety and additional capacity.
Service Information for July 4, 2024 (Independence Day)
All CTA services will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule on Thursday, July 4, due to the observance of Independence Day.
Rail Line Updates
Purple Line:
Dates: July 1 – 3 (Monday to Wednesday, nightly from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. the next day)
Service Changes:
- Boarding Change, Delays Between Central and Davis.
- Board/exit all trains on the Linden-bound side of the platform at the Noyes and Foster stations.
- Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Central and Davis, resulting in minor delays.
- Allow extra travel time.
Reason:
- Track maintenance to ensure safe operations on the Purple Line.
Bus Route Changes and Temporary Reroutes
Temporary Reroute for NASCAR Chicago Street Race Setup
Routes Affected:
- #2 Hyde Park Express
- #6 Jackson Park Express
- #10 Museum of Science & Industry
- #J14 Jeffery Jump
- #26 South Shore Express
- #28 Stony Island
Dates: 7 p.m., June 27 to 3 p.m., July 18
Service Changes:
- Northbound buses will operate via Columbus, Roosevelt, and Michigan to Balbo. #2 and #10 buses will resume their normal route on Balbo. #6, #J14, #26, and #28 buses will continue their normal route on Michigan.
- Between Michigan/Balbo and Roosevelt/Columbus, southbound buses will operate via Michigan and Roosevelt, then resume their normal route on Columbus.
- Allow extra travel time.
Reason:
- Rerouted due to the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
Additional Temporary Reroutes Due to NASCAR Setup
Routes and Dates:
- #2 Hyde Park Express and #10 Museum of Science & Industry:
- July 4 – 9: Buses will operate via DuSable Lake Shore Drive, I-55 (Stevenson Expressway), and State.
- #6 Jackson Park Express:
- July 1 – 2: Southbound buses will operate via State and I-55 (Stevenson Expressway), then resume their normal route on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
- July 4 – 9: Buses will operate via DuSable Lake Shore Drive, I-55 (Stevenson Expressway), State, and Washington (northbound); State and I-55 (southbound).
- #J14 Jeffery Jump:
- July 1 – 2: Southbound buses will operate via Michigan, Roosevelt, State, and I-55 (Stevenson Expressway), then resume their normal route on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
- July 4 – 5: Buses will operate via DuSable Lake Shore Drive, I-55 (Stevenson Expressway), and State, then resume their normal route on Madison (northbound); Michigan, Roosevelt, State, and I-55 (southbound).
- July 5 – 9: Buses will operate via DuSable Lake Shore Drive, I-55 (Stevenson Expressway), State, and Madison (northbound); Washington, State, and I-55 (southbound).
- #15 Jeffery Local:
- July 4: Buses will operate via East Hyde Park Boulevard, South Hyde Park Boulevard, 57th Drive, 57th Street, and Stony Island.
- #26 South Shore Express:
- July 4 – 5: Buses will operate via DuSable Lake Shore Drive, I-55 (Stevenson Expressway), State, and Washington (northbound); Michigan, Roosevelt, State, and I-55 (southbound).
- July 5 – 9: Buses will operate via DuSable Lake Shore Drive, I-55 (Stevenson Expressway), State, and Madison (northbound); Michigan, Madison, State, and I-55 (southbound).
- #28 Stony Island:
- July 4: Buses will operate via Lake Park, East Hyde Park Boulevard, South Hyde Park Boulevard, 57th Drive, 57th Street, and Stony Island.
- July 4 – 9: Buses will operate via DuSable Lake Shore Drive, I-55 (Stevenson Expressway), and State, then resume their normal route on Adams (northbound); Michigan, Roosevelt, State, and I-55 (southbound).
- July 5 – 9: Buses will operate via DuSable Lake Shore Drive, I-55 (Stevenson Expressway), State, and Madison (northbound); Jackson, Clark, Harrison, State, and I-55 (southbound).
Reason:
- Buses are rerouted due to NASCAR setup.
Specific Event Detours
#55 Garfield Temporary Reroute
Date: July 4, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Service Changes:
- Buses will operate via 55th, Lake Park, 56th, Stony Island, 57th Street, 57th Drive, and the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry bus terminal.
Reason:
- Rerouted due to the 4th on 53rd Parade.
#77 Belmont Bus Stop Change
Effective Date: July 2
Service Changes:
- The eastbound #77 Belmont bus stop on the southwest corner at Belmont/Kostner will be eliminated.
- A new eastbound #77 stop will be added on the southeast corner at Belmont/Kostner.
#82 Kimball/Homan Temporary Reroute
Dates: July 1, 9 a.m. to July 12, 4 p.m.
Service Changes:
- Southbound buses will end their trips at Lawndale/31st.
- Northbound buses will begin their trips at Lawndale/31st, operate via 31st and Central Park to 25th, then continue their normal route on Central Park.
Reason:
- Rerouted due to maintenance at the 31st/Lawndale bus terminal.
#92 Foster Temporary Reroute
Dates: July 1 – 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Service Changes:
- Buses will operate via Foster, Cicero, Elston, Lawrence, Pulaski, and Foster.
Reason:
- Rerouted due to utility maintenance on Foster between Cicero and Pulaski.
#111 111th/King Drive Temporary Reroute
Dates: June 28, 9 a.m. to July 3, 5 p.m.
Service Changes:
- Southbound buses will operate via 111th and Marshfield to 115th, then continue their normal route on Marshfield.
- Northbound buses will operate via Marshfield, 119th, and Vincennes to 115th, then continue their normal route on Vincennes.
Reason:
- Rerouted due to Metra construction on 111th between Marshfield and Watkins.
#130 Museum Campus Temporary Reroute
Dates: July 4 – 9
Service Changes:
- Buses will temporarily not provide direct service to the Museum Campus. They will operate between the Ogilvie Transportation Center, Union Station, and Roosevelt/State only.
Reason:
- Rerouted due to the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
#146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express Temporary Reroute
Dates: July 4 – 9
Service Changes:
- Service will operate in two sections. Shuttle buses will replace service between Roosevelt/State and the Adler Planetarium.
Reason:
- Rerouted due to the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
#152 Addison Temporary Bus Stop Change
Effective Date: July 2
Service Changes:
- The westbound #152 Addison bus stop on the northeast corner at Addison/Lincoln will be temporarily discontinued. For westbound service, board/exit at either of the bus stops at Addison/Paulina or the Addison Brown Line station.