Chicago Expands West Side Transit With New Sunday Service
CTA Route 93 California bus now operates Sundays, expanding West Side transit access
CTA Adds Sunday Service on Route 93
Chicago's Route 93 California bus now runs on Sundays, expanding weekend transit options along the city's West Side corridor. The Chicago Transit Authority added the Sunday service, though officials didn't announce a specific launch date. The route operates along California Avenue, connecting neighborhoods that previously lacked Sunday bus access on this corridor.
Context and Background
The service addition aligns with CTA's broader efforts to restore and improve weekend transit following pandemic-era service reductions, according to the agency. Transit agencies nationwide reduced weekend service during 2020-2021, with many routes seeing elimination or cuts to Sunday schedules. CTA operates 129 bus routes across Chicago and 40 surrounding suburbs, providing approximately 1.6 million rides on an average weekday. Officials didn't provide ridership projections for the Route 93 Sunday service.
Service Details
Route 93 California runs along California Avenue on the city's West Side, though specific details about Sunday frequency and span of service weren't immediately available. The route connects multiple neighborhoods along the north-south corridor. CTA's website shows Sunday schedules are now active for the route, but the agency didn't release information about how many buses will operate or what hours Sunday service covers. Officials also didn't disclose the cost of adding the Sunday service.
Implementation Timeline
Sunday service is currently operating on Route 93, according to the CTA website, though the specific implementation date wasn't publicly announced. The agency typically notifies riders of major service changes through its website and social media channels. Officials didn't say whether the Sunday service represents a restoration of previous service or a new addition to the route's operating schedule.
Rider Information
Riders can now use Route 93 seven days a week for weekend travel, work commutes, and essential trips. Current Sunday schedules are available through the CTA, though specific frequency details weren't provided by the agency. Moovit provides real-time arrival information and service alerts for Route 93 and all CTA routes throughout the Chicago area.
