Bus route
Paulina & Howard Terminal – Old Orchard Mall - Macys
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| Weekday | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First / last | 5:15 AM 10:45 PM | 6:30 AM 10:30 PM | 6:35 AM 10:35 PM |
| Morning rush (6–10 AM) | every ~18 min | every ~24 min | every ~34 min |
| Midday (10 AM–4 PM) | every ~20 min | every ~20 min | every ~30 min |
| Evening rush (4–8 PM) | every ~20 min | every ~20 min | every ~30 min |
| Evening (8 PM–midnight) | every ~34 min | every ~40 min | every ~40 min |
| Late night (midnight–6 AM) | every ~120 min | — | — |
| Trips per day | 53 | 46 | 33 |
| End-to-end time | 42 min | 37 min | 32 min |
| Weekday | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First / last | 4:55 AM 10:30 PM | 7:00 AM 10:20 PM | 7:00 AM 10:20 PM |
| Morning rush (6–10 AM) | every ~17 min | every ~27 min | every ~34 min |
| Midday (10 AM–4 PM) | every ~20 min | every ~20 min | every ~30 min |
| Evening rush (4–8 PM) | every ~18 min | every ~20 min | every ~30 min |
| Evening (8 PM–midnight) | every ~34 min | every ~40 min | every ~48 min |
| Late night (midnight–6 AM) | every ~120 min | — | — |
| Trips per day | 55 | 45 | 32 |
| End-to-end time | 41 min | 36 min | 33 min |
Average interval from the published schedule for reference dates Oct 20, 2026, Oct 17, 2026, Oct 18, 2026; planned work and holidays can change service. “—” = fewer than two trips in that period. Schedule data updated Oct 16, 2026, 5:56 AM CT.
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