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Until Oct 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
How does this affect my trip?
Southbound buses will operate via Cicero, Montrose, Elston, Pulaski, and Irving Park to Kedvale, ending their trips at Irving Park/Kedvale.
Northbound buses will begin their trips at Irving Park/Kedvale.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to construction at the Irving Park/Kedvale bus terminal.
Alerts as published by the CTA (English). Data may not be real time.
| Route & direction | Weekday | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54A to Irving Park Blue Line | 6:38 AM – 6:27 PM | No service | No service |
| 97 to Howard Station | 6:32 AM – 10:34 PM | 7:13 AM – 10:23 PM | 7:23 AM – 10:23 PM |
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.