Chicago Marathon preparations are already changing some downtown bus trips. The CTA has rerouted six routes beginning today, Thursday, October 8, with the changes scheduled to remain in place until 6 a.m. on Monday, October 12, or until work is complete. The detours accommodate setup and cleanup for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Here’s what to know before heading to your usual stop.
Which CTA bus routes are affected?
The temporary reroute applies to these six routes:
- #2 Hyde Park Express
- #6 Jackson Park Express
- #10 Obama Presidential Center/Museum of Science & Industry Express
- #J14 Jeffery Jump
- #26 South Shore Express
- #28 Stony Island
Where are the buses being rerouted?
Between Balbo/Michigan and Roosevelt/Columbus, all six routes will operate via Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road in both directions. That means the change affects both northbound and southbound trips through this stretch of the South Loop.
This temporary change affects part of each route—not a suspension of the six bus services. The CTA advises riders to allow extra travel time.
When will regular service resume?
The reroute began at 4 a.m. on Thursday, October 8, and is scheduled to end at 6 a.m. on Monday, October 12, or upon completion of the marathon setup and cleanup work.
Before traveling, check the CTA’s latest alerts for your specific route: the agency notes that service information can change, and additional alerts may affect your trip.
