Chicago CTA Reroutes Bus 124 for Canal Street Work
CTA reroutes Bus 124 through downtown due to Canal Street reconstruction work
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CTA Reroutes Bus 124 Around Canal Street Work
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Chicago's #124 Navy Pier bus will take a different path through downtown starting Monday, December 15, as construction work forces a temporary detour. The Chicago Transit Authority announced the reroute affects both directions of the route, with westbound buses ending trips on Clinton between Adams and Quincy instead of following their usual path. Officials haven't said when the route will return to normal.
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The reroute is necessary due to the Chicago Department of Transportation's Canal Street Reconstruction Project, which requires street closures in the area. The #124 Navy Pier route typically serves downtown workers, tourists heading to Navy Pier, and residents in nearby neighborhoods. Officials said passengers should allow extra travel time while the detour is in effect. The reconstruction project's timeline wasn't specified by CDOT.
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Westbound buses will operate via Madison and Clinton, with boarding available on the northwest corner at Clinton and Quincy. Eastbound buses will travel via Clinton, Van Buren, and Jefferson before resuming their normal route on Washington. Eastbound riders can board at the northeast corner of Jefferson and Van Buren, the northeast corner of Jefferson and Jackson, the southwest corner of Jefferson and Washington, or the southwest corner of Washington and Canal. The CTA didn't provide details about how many daily trips the route operates or ridership figures for affected stops.
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The service change takes effect Monday, December 15, 2025, but the CTA hasn't announced an end date for the reroute. Officials said passengers should check for updates as the Canal Street project progresses. Transit agencies typically coordinate temporary reroutes with city construction departments and restore normal service once street work is completed.
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Riders who regularly use the #124 Navy Pier route should plan for different stop locations and potentially longer travel times during the reroute. The CTA advised passengers to allow extra time for their trips while the detour is in place. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated route information for CTA services throughout Chicago.
