This chart shows approximate first and last bus times between the LaSalle Street station and
downtown in the direction Metra riders are most likely to travel. Routes marked with an * extend beyond this area. Buses run every
10 to 20 minutes. All CTA buses are accessible.
T
ROUTE WEEKDAYS SATURDAYS SUNDAY/HOLIDAYS
5:00a.m.–12:30a.m.
4:25a.m.–11:50p.m.
5:00a.m.–12:40a.m.
4:25a.m.–11:55p.m.
5:00a.m.–12:30a.m.
4:30a.m.–11:50p.m.
To Michigan/35th
From Indiana/35th
To Michigan/Congress
From Michigan/Congress
To Illinois Medical District/West Side
From Illinois Medical District/West Side
To Museum Campus
From Museum Campus
All times All times All times
5:00a.m.–1:30a.m.
4:30a.m.-1:00a.m.
5:30a.m.–1:30a.m.
5:00a.m.–1:00a.m.
5:20a.m.–1:00a.m.
4:45a.m.–12:25a.m.
To Museum of Science and Industry
From Museum of Science and Industry
To/From Clark/Fullerton
To Clark/Fullerton
From Clark/Fullerton
4:40a.m.–12:10a.m.
5:00a.m.–12:30a.m.
4:40a.m.–12:15a.m.
5:00a.m.–12:30a.m.
4:50a.m.–12:15a.m.
5:00a.m.–12:35a.m.
To Navy Pier
From Navy Pier
5:05a.m.–1:05a.m.
4:15a.m.–12:00 midnight
5:45a.m.–1:05a.m.
5:00a.m.–12:20a.m.
6:00a.m.–1:05a.m.
5:10a.m.–12:15a.m.
To Museum of Science and Industry
From Museum of Science and Industry
To Lincoln Park (Fullerton/Stockton)
From Lincoln Park (Fullerton/Stockton)
6:35a.m.–11:20p.m.
7:00a.m.–11:35p.m.
6:35a.m.–11:15p.m.
6:50a.m.–11:40p.m.
6:35a.m.–11:15p.m.
6:50a.m.–11:35p.m.
To Michigan/Congress
From Michigan/Congress
To Illinois Medical District/West Side
From Illinois Medical District/West Side
To Museum Campus
From Museum Campus
9:35a.m.–5:30p.m.
10:00a.m.–6:00p.m.
9:35a.m.–5:35p.m.
10:00a.m.–4:50p.m.
9:35a.m.–5:35p.m.
10:00a.m.–5:25p.m.
Runs daily Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day only.
To Museum of Science and Industry
From Museum of Science and Industry
9:10a.m.–3:05p.m.
9:30a.m.–6:10p.m.
9:05a.m.–3:00p.m.
9:50a.m.–6:25p.m.
9:10a.m.–4:15p.m.
9:35a.m.–6:10p.m.
M
emorial Day
t
hru Labor Day only
Operates on weekends all year
Later service Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day
6:10a.m.–9:05a.m.
3:00p.m.–6:50p.m.
5:40a.m.–9:05a.m.
2:25p.m.–6:15p.m.
No Service No Service
5:55a.m.–9:40p.m.
5:55a.m.–9:55p.m.
6:00a.m.–10:00p.m.
5:45a.m.–9:30p.m.
No Service No Service
7:05a.m.–9:30a.m.
4:00p.m.–6:40p.m.
6:20a.m.–9:30a.m.
4:05p.m.–5:40p.m.
No Service No Service
5:05a.m.–11:10p.m.
5:20a.m.–11:25p.m.
5:20a.m.–10:35p.m.
5:35a.m.–10:55p.m.
5:45a.m.–11:15p.m.
5:55a.m.–11:25p.m.
5:55a.m.–11:25p.m.
5:35a.m.–11:05p.m.
5:45a.m.–11:10p.m.
5:55a.m.–11:20p.m.
5:55a.m.–10:20p.m.
5:35a.m.–11:00p.m.
TICKET INFORMATION
For complete fare and schedule information, please call (312) 836-7000. All fares are subject to change.
CTA FARES AND TICKETS
BASE/REGULAR FARES
(
deducted from Transit Value in a
V
entra Transit Account)
'
L' train fare $2.50* $1.25 75¢
Bus fare $2.25 $1.10 75¢
T
ransfer
Up to 2 additional rides within 2 hours
2
5¢ 15¢ 15¢
PASSES
(loaded onto a Ventra Transit Account or
p
urchased as a Ventra Card)
1
-Day CTA Pass $10 – –
3-Day CTA Pass $20 – –
7-Day CTA Pass $28 – –
7-Day CTA/Pace Pass $33 – –
30-Day CTA/Pace Pass $105 $50** –
OTHER FARES
Bus fare with cash on bus
Fare applies if using cash/coins directly
at farebox when boarding.
$2.50 $1.25 –
128 Soldier Field Express
Round-trip fare. Must be paid in
cash/coins or with Ventra Card.
$5 $2.50 –
NEW VENTRA CARDS AND DISPOSABLE TICKETS
New Ventra Card $5
(Refundable, load value/passes with
cash or card)
Single-Ride Ventra Ticket $3*
(full fare + transfer +
limited-use media fee)
1-Day CTA Pass Ventra Ticket $10
(Limited-use media fee waived)
SPECIAL FARE PROGRAMS
* Applies at all train stations except O
Hare (where a premium fare applies).
** Available only to riders with RTA-issued Reduced Fare permits.
Reduced fares are offered only to those customers who are eligible, as described above.
F
ULL REDUCED
FULL REDUCED
FULL REDUCED
S
TUDENT
Reduced Fares
Student Fares
Valid between 5:30am and 8:30pm, on school days only, for grade/high
school students ages 7-20, with CTA permit.
Free Ride Program
The following groups are eligible to pay reduced fare: children 7 thru 11
years of age; children under 7 who are travelling alone; and seniors 65+
or people with disabilities with RTA Reduced Fare permit.
The following groups are eligible to ride free on CTA: qualifying seniors
and people with disabilities enrolled in the Illinois Dept. on Aging Benefit
Access Program; active duty military personnel in full unif
orm with
US Armed Forces ID, and active duty military personnel and qualifying
disabled veterans with a CTA Military Service Pass; and children under 7
(with a fare-paying adult).
Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) Fare
Go directly to the turnstile or bus, and
touch your pay-ready mobile phone or
contactless bankcard to the Ventra
reader; same fare on bus or train.
$2.50 $1.25 –
Save over 30%. Good for unlimited travel
between the fare zones indicated on the ticket during a calendar
month. The Monthly Pass is valid until noon on the first business
day of the following month. The pass is for the exclusive use of
the purchaser and is not transferable. Refunds are subject to a
$5 handling fee.
5% savings. Good for 10 one-way trips
between the fare zones indicated on the ticket. Valid for one year
from date of purchase. One ticket can be shared by people
riding together. Non refundable.
Good for one-way travel between the fare
zones indicated on the ticket. Valid for 90 days from date of
purchase. Non refundable.
Unlimited rides on both Saturday and
Sunday. Can be used in combination with Family Fares.
Monthly ticket holders can purchase a Link-Up
for connecting travel on CTA and Pace buses. CTA usage is
restricted to the 6 to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 to 7 p.m. weekday
rush-hour periods.
Good for unlimited travel on all Pace suburban
buses during a calendar month. Must be purchased in conjunction
with a Metra Monthly Pass.
Available on weekends and selected holidays.
Children age 11 and under ride free when accompanied by an
adult (up to three children free per adult).
— Children 6 and under ride free
when accompanied by a fare-paying adult (up to three children
free per adult). Children 7-11 save approximately 50% on a
One-Way ticket. Under no circumstance will children under seven
years of age be permitted to travel alone.
Senior citizens 65 or
older, customers with disabilities and Medicare cardholders
who have an RTA-issued Reduced Fare Permit are eligible for a
reduced fare ticket. If you are enrolled in the Benefit Access
Program and have an RTA-issued Ride Free Permit, you are
eligible to ride free. If you are not in possession of an RTA
Reduced Fare Card you must contact the RTA to apply
(312) 913-3110.
Plan your trip using the RTA Trip Planner at RTAChicago.org Ride On.
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Orange Line train from LaSalle/Van Buren elevated station to Midway T. This brochure shows CTA bus and train connections from Metra’s LaSalle Street station to major
d
estinations. Directions can be used daily, unless noted. Services run every 5 to 15 minutes. See time chart for approximate service hours. All CTA buses are accessible.
T
Wells
LaSalle
Clark
Dearborn
State
Wabash
Michigan
Financial Place
Financial Place
LaSalle
Clark
Dearborn
State
Wabash
Michigan
<(1) <7 <(28)
<126 <(130) <151
<6 <(10)
<146
<
3
(1)> 7> (28)> 126>
(130)
> (132)> 151>
22
> 36>22>
36
>
29>
146>
Jackson/Dearborn
Subway Station
Blue Line
LaSalle/Congress Subway Station
Blue Line
Jackson/State Subway Station
Red Line
Adams/Wabash Elevated Station
Brown, Green, Orange,
Pink, (Purple) Lines
LaSalle/Van Buren Elevated Station
Brown, Orange, Pink, (Purple) Lines
HW Library/Elevated Station
Brown, Orange, Pink, (Purple) Lines
North
Part Time
Bus or
Train
Bus
Stop
Bus
Direction
Metra
Train
Line
CTA Subway
or Elevated
Station
Station
Entrance
T
o Lakefront
and Grant Park
>
( )
>
Adams
Quincy
Jackson
Van Buren
Congress
LaSalle
Street
Station
36>
C
A
(134)> (135)>
(136)> 156>
B
• trains (LaSalle/Congress subway) and trains (Jackson/State subway) run at all times.
• trains (LaSalle/Van Buren elevated) run weekdays/Saturday 4:35am–1:35am; Sundays/holidays 5:35am–1:35am.
• trains (LaSalle/Van Buren elevated) run weekdays 3:50am–1:25am; Saturdays 4:25am–1:25am; Sundays and
holidays 4:55am–1:25am.
• trains (LaSalle/Van Buren elevated) run weekdays 6:05am–10:10am and 3:10pm–7:15pm.
• trains (Loop “L”) run weekdays 4:35am–1:35am; Saturday, Sundays and holidays 5:35am–1:35am.
CTA FARES CAN BE PURCHASED FROM THE CTA VENDING MACHINES LOCATED IN THE METRA TICKET OFFICE
360 Chicago
151 east on Jackson at Financial Pl. Exit at Chestnut.
Adler Planetarium
Daily, Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day: 130 east on Jackson at
Financial Pl. Other times: 146 south on State (3 blocks east) at Van Buren.
A
rt Institute of Chicago
Walk east on Jackson to Michigan then 1 block north.
Briar St. Theater's
Blue Man Group
Brown Line train from LaSalle/Van Buren elevated station to Belmont T. Walk 2
b
locks east on Belmont to Halsted.
B
uckingham Fountain
7 or 126 on Jackson at Financial Pl. Exit at Congress Plaza and walk 1 block east.
Chicago Architecture
Foundation
W
alk east on Jackson to Michigan.
Chicago Children's Museum
29 north on State to Navy Pier.
Chicago Cultural Center
Brown Line train from LaSalle/Van Buren elevated station. Exit at
W
ashington/Wabash T and walk one block north and 1/2 block east.
Chicago History Museum
3
6 north from Financial Place/Congress. Exit at North Ave.
C
ity Hall/County Building
36 north from Financial Place/Congress. Exit at Randolph and walk 1
b
lock west.
Civic Opera House
O
range, Pink or Purple Line train from LaSalle/Van Buren elevated station
to Washington/Wells T and walk 2 blocks west on Madison.
Columbia College
7
, 126 or 130 east on Jackson at Financial Pl. Exit at Harrison.
Daley Center
3
6 north from Financial Place/Congress. Exit at Randolph.
DePaul University (downtown)
Walk 3 blocks east on Jackson to State.
DePaul University (Lincoln Park)
Brown Line train at LaSalle/VanBuren elevated station. Exit at
Fullerton T.
Federal Buildings
Walk 1 block north to Jackson then 2 blocks east.
Field Museum
Daily, Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day: 130 east on Jackson at
Financial Pl. Other times: 146 south on State at Van Buren (3 blocks east).
Gene Siskel Film Center
Brown Line train from LaSalle/Van Buren elevated station to State/Lake.
Grant Park Festivals/Taste
of Chicago
Walk east on Jackson into Grant Park.
Greyhound Bus Station
Blue Line train from LaSalle/Congress subway station to Clinton. Walk 1 block south
and 1 block west.
Harold Washington Library
Walk 3 blocks east on Van Buren to State.
Guaranteed Rate Field
Exit Metra train at 35th St./"Lou" Jones station. Walk 1 block west.
Harris Theater for Music & Dance
151 east on Jackson at Financial Place. Exit at Randolph.
Illinois Center Area
151 east on Jackson at Financial Pl. Exit at South Water.
Illinois Medical District
Blue Line train marked "Forest Park" from LaSalle/Congress subway station. Exit at
Illinois Medical District T.
Lincoln Park Zoo/Conservatory
151 east on Jackson at Financial Pl. Exit at Webster.
Loyola University (Water Tower)
Red Line subway train (under State St., 3 blocks east) marked "Howard" to
Chicago T.
Loyola University (Lake Shore)
Red Line subway train (under State St., 3 blocks east) marked "Howard" to Loyola T.
McCormick Place
3 south on Michigan at Van Buren. Exit at 23rd.
Merchandise Mart
Brown Line train from LaSalle/Van Buren elevated station to Merchandise Mart T.
Michigan Avenue Shopping
151 east on Jackson at Financial Pl.
Midway Airport
Orange Line train marked "Midway" from LaSalle/Van Buren elevated station
to Midway T.
Millennium Park Concerts
1
51 east on Jackson at Financial Pl. Exit at Randolph.
Millennium Station
(Metra, South Shore)
151 east on Jackson at Financial Pl. Exit at Randolph.
Museum of Broadcast
C
ommunications
36 north from Financial Place/Congress. Exit at Marina City.
M
useum of Contemporary Art
1
51 east on Jackson at Financial Pl. Exit at Chestnut, walk 1 block south and
1 block east.
M
useum of Contemporary
Photography
1
, 7, 28, or 126 east on Jackson at Financial Pl. Exit at Harrison.
Museum of Science of Industry
W
eekday rush periods: 28 east on Jackson at Financial Pl., exit at 56th.
Other times: 6 or 10 south on State at Van Buren.
N
avy Pier
29 north on State.
N
ewberry Library
36 north from Financial Pl./Congress. Exit at Walton. Walk 1 block west.
Northerly Island/FirstMerit
Bank Pavilion
Daily, Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day: 130 east on Jackson at Financial Pl.
Other times: 146 south on State at Van Buren. Exit either bus at Linn White Drive.
Northwestern Memorial
Hospital/Northwestern
University (downtown)
151 east on Jackson at Financial Pl. Exit at Huron and walk 1 block east.
Ogilvie Transportation Center
Pink line train from LaSalle/Van Buren elevated station to Clinton T.
O'Hare Airport
Blue Line train marked "O'Hare" from LaSalle/Congress subway station.
Peggy Notebaert
Nature Museum
151 east on Jackson at Financial Pl. Exit at Fullerton.
Randolph St. Theater District
36 north from Financial Pl./Congress. Exit at Randolph.
River North Entertainment Area
36 north from Financial Pl./Congress. Exit at Ontario.
Robert Morris University
Walk 3 blocks east on Van Buren to State.
Roosevelt University
1, 7, 28, or 126 east on Jackson. Exit at Congress.
Shedd Aquarium/Oceanarium
Daily, Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day: 130 on Jackson at Financial
Pl. Other times: 146 south on State at Van Buren (3 blocks east).
Sightseeing Boats
151 East on Jackson at Financial Pl. Exit at Tribune Tower. Boats are on lower level.
Soldier Field
Daily, Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day: 130 on Jackson at Financial
Pl. Other times: 146 south on State at Van Buren.
Spertus Museum of Judaica
1, 7, 28, or 126 east on Jackson at Financial Pl. Exit at Congress.
State Street Shopping
151 east on Jackson at Financial Pl. Exit at State.
James R. Thompson
(State of Illinois) Center
Orange Line train from LaSalle/Van Buren elevated station to Clark/Lake T.
United Center
19 or 20 west on Madison at Clark.
U. of C. Gleacher Center
151 east on Jackson at Financial Pl. Exit at Tribune Tower. Walk 1 block east.
University of Illinois at Chicago
Blue Line train marked "Forest Park" from LaSalle/Congress subway station to
UIC-Halsted T station.
Visitor Information Center at
Chicago Cultural Center
Brown line train from LaSalle/Van Buren elevated station. Exit at Washington/Wabash
T and walk one block north and 1/2 block east.
Water Tower Place
151 east on Jackson at Financial Pl. Exit at Chestnut.
Willis Tower
Walk 2 blocks west on Jackson.
Wrigley Field
Brown Line train at LaSalle/Van Buren elevated station to Belmont T.
Change to Red Line train (on same platform). Exit at Addison T. Walk 1 block west.
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