Chicago Route 192 Adjusts for Canal Street Work

CTA Route 192 northbound trips reroute to Jefferson/Washington due to Canal Street work

CTA Route 192 Reroutes North Trips Dec 15

Chicago's #192 U. of Chicago Hospitals Express will reroute northbound trips starting Monday, December 15, transit officials said. Northbound buses will operate via Roosevelt and Jefferson, ending at Jefferson/Washington instead of their usual terminus. The change is necessary due to the Chicago Department of Transportation's Canal Street Reconstruction Project, with no end date specified.

Construction Project Drives Service Change

The reroute stems from CDOT's Canal Street Reconstruction Project, which requires temporary adjustments to bus operations in the downtown area. The #192 route typically serves as an express connection between downtown and the University of Chicago Medical Center on the South Side. Officials said the northbound modification is necessary to accommodate construction activity, though they haven't provided details about the project's scope or timeline. Southbound service will continue operating on its regular route without changes.

Northbound Trips End at Jefferson/Washington

Under the temporary routing, northbound #192 buses will travel via Roosevelt and Jefferson streets before terminating at Jefferson/Washington. The modified route affects only northbound trips, while southbound buses maintain their standard path. Officials didn't specify how many daily trips operate on the route or how many riders typically use the northbound service. The CTA advised passengers to allow extra travel time when using the affected direction, though officials haven't estimated how much additional time riders should expect.

Change Takes Effect Monday With No End Date

The reroute is scheduled to begin Monday, December 15, 2025, with no specified end date. Officials said the modification will remain in effect until the Canal Street reconstruction work is complete, but they haven't announced when that's expected to happen. The CTA typically provides advance notice of service changes, and officials said riders should check for updates as the construction project progresses.

Riders Should Plan for Modified Route

Passengers who rely on northbound #192 service will need to adjust their travel plans and disembark at the temporary Jefferson/Washington terminus. Those continuing north from that point will need to transfer to other routes. Officials recommend checking for updates before traveling, and riders can track real-time bus locations and service alerts through Moovit to plan trips around the temporary routing change.