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Since Oct 16, 2026, 11:50 AM, until further notice
Southbound #85 Central buses are temporarily rerouted via Bryn Mawr, Central, and over normal route, due to construction near Central/Elston.
Northbound buses are not affected.
Allow extra travel time.
Since Jun 24, 2026, 9:00 AM, until further notice
How does this affect my trip?
Buses will operate in both directions via Foster, Kedzie, Bryn Mawr, California and Foster.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to construction at Foster/Albany.
Oct 25, 2026, 7:00 AM to Oct 25, 2026, 6:00 PM
How does this affect my trip?
Southbound buses will operate via Milwaukee, Kedzie, and Logan, then resume their normal route on Milwaukee.
Northbound buses are not affected.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to the Farmers Market.
Oct 25, 2026, 7:00 AM to Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 PM
How does this affect my trip?
Buses will operate in both directions via Milwaukee, Damen, Division, and Milwaukee.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to the Meet Me on Milwaukee event..
Oct 18, 2026, 7:00 AM to Oct 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
How does this affect my trip?
Southbound buses will operate via Milwaukee, Kedzie, and Logan, then resume their normal route on Milwaukee.
Northbound buses are not affected.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to the Farmers Market.
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