Chicago Route 24 Adapts for South Side Construction
CTA Route 24 buses detour via State Street due to Wentworth construction through 2026
CTA Route 24 Reroutes for Wentworth Construction
Chicago's Route 24 Wentworth buses are taking a detour around construction on the South Side, affecting riders who use stops along Wentworth Avenue between 31st and 35th streets. The Chicago Transit Authority implemented the temporary reroute November 5, with the change expected to last through late 2026. Transit officials said the reroute is necessary due to construction work on Wentworth Avenue, though specific details about the construction project weren't immediately available.
Route 24 serves Chicago's South Side, connecting neighborhoods including Chinatown and Bronzeville along the Wentworth Avenue corridor. The reroute affects both northbound and southbound service on the route, according to the transit agency. Temporary bus reroutes due to street construction are routine transit operations, with agencies typically providing advance notice through alert systems and signage. Officials didn't release ridership impact estimates for the reroute.
Northbound Route 24 buses now travel via 35th Street, State Street, and 31st Street before resuming the regular route, transit officials said. Southbound buses follow the reverse path, using 31st Street, State Street, and 35th Street to bypass the construction zone. The CTA announced the reroute through its service alert system but didn't provide additional comment about the changes. Riders using stops on Wentworth Avenue between 31st and 35th streets will need to use alternative stops on State Street during the construction period.
The reroute began November 5 and is expected to continue through approximately late 2026, according to the transit agency. Officials haven't provided a more specific end date for when Route 24 will return to its regular path along Wentworth Avenue. The CTA classified the alert as high severity, indicating riders should plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys. Transit officials said they'll update the service alert as more information about the construction timeline becomes available.
Riders who regularly use Route 24 along Wentworth Avenue between 31st and 35th streets will need to adjust their travel plans during the construction period. The agency hasn't said whether service frequency will change during the reroute. Passengers can check Moovit for real-time Route 24 updates and alternative routing information during the temporary service change.
