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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.
Alerts as published by the CTA (English). Data may not be real time.
| Route & direction | Weekday | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 to Washington/Michigan | 4:22 AM – 9:43 PM | 4:22 AM – 9:43 PM | 4:22 AM – 9:42 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.
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