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Since Sep 22, 2025, 9:00 AM
How does this affect my trip?
Eastbound buses will operate via Cortland, Elston, North Avenue, Kingsbury, Clifton, and Clybourn, then resume normal route on Racine.
Westbound buses will operate Racine, Clybourn, Sheffield, North Avenue, and Elston, then resume normal route on Cortland.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to construction on the Cortland Bridge over the Chicago River.
Alerts as published by the CTA (English). Data may not be real time.
| Route & direction | Weekday | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 to Clark/North | 5:01 AM – 10:20 PM | 6:00 AM – 8:18 PM | 7:01 AM – 8:14 PM |
| 156 to Union Station | 5:27 AM – 7:42 PM | No service | No service |
From the published schedule (reference dates Oct 20, 2026, Oct 17, 2026, Oct 18, 2026). Holiday and late-night service may differ; trips after midnight are shown as early-morning times. Schedule data updated Oct 16, 2026, 5:56 AM CT.
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