Chicago CTA Reroutes Route 43 to Keep Riders Moving

CTA Route 43 buses detour to 47th Street due to street conditions on 43rd Street

CTA Reroutes Route 43 Buses on South Side

Chicago Transit Authority buses on Route 43 are taking a detour along 47th Street instead of their usual path on 43rd Street, officials said Tuesday. The temporary reroute affects service between Cottage Grove Avenue and King Drive on the city's South Side. Street conditions on 43rd Street prompted the change, though the CTA didn't specify what work or issues are causing the disruption.

Detour Affects Bronzeville, Kenwood Neighborhoods

Route 43 normally runs east-west along 43rd Street, connecting the Bronzeville and Kenwood neighborhoods. The CTA operates 1,864 buses across 129 routes system-wide, providing about 1.6 million rides on an average weekday, according to agency data. This type of temporary service adjustment is standard practice for transit agencies dealing with street work, utility repairs, or road conditions. Officials haven't said how many riders use Route 43 daily or how many stops are affected by the reroute.

Buses Use 47th Street for Temporary Route

Eastbound Route 43 buses now travel via Cottage Grove Avenue, then east on 47th Street, then north on King Drive to rejoin the regular route. Westbound buses follow the reverse path: south on King Drive, west on 47th Street, then north on Cottage Grove. Stops normally served on 43rd Street between Cottage Grove and King Drive have been temporarily relocated to 47th Street. The CTA didn't provide details about how much additional travel time riders should expect.

No Timeline Given for Return to Normal Service

The CTA hasn't announced when Route 43 will return to its regular route along 43rd Street. Transit officials said the reroute will remain in effect until street conditions improve, but they didn't specify what work needs to be completed or provide an estimated timeline. The agency typically posts updates to service alerts as situations change.

Riders Should Plan for Detour

Passengers who regularly use Route 43 should allow extra travel time and look for temporary stop locations on 47th Street rather than 43rd Street. The CTA said riders can check the agency's service alert for updates as the situation develops. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and service alerts for CTA routes throughout Chicago.