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Oct 19, 2026, 9:00 AM to Dec 7, 2026, 5:00 PM
How does this affect my trip?
Southbound #49 Western and #X49 Western Express buses will operate via Western, Grand, Damen and Lake, then resume their normal route on Western.
Northbound buses are not affected.
Allow extra travel time.
Why is service being changed?
Buses are rerouted due to construction on Western between Hubbard and Fulton.
Alerts as published by the CTA (English). Data may not be real time.
| Route & direction | Weekday | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 to 79th | 24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours |
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.