Chicago Route 29 Adapts for Downtown Progress

CTA Route 29 rerouted on State Street due to construction between Randolph and Lake

CTA Reroutes Route 29 for State Street Work

Chicago's Route 29 State Street bus is temporarily rerouted due to construction work on State Street between Randolph and Lake Streets in the Loop, transit officials said. The change affects two stops in the downtown area, though the CTA hasn't announced when the reroute will end. The agency described the service change as temporary while construction continues.

Construction Prompts Downtown Service Change

The reroute became necessary to accommodate construction work in Chicago's central business district, according to the transit agency. Route 29 serves State Street, one of the city's historic north-south corridors through the downtown Loop area. The CTA hasn't released details about the specific construction project requiring the service modification. Transit agencies typically issue temporary reroutes when street work blocks normal bus paths, though timelines often depend on contractor schedules that aren't firmly established at the outset.

Two Stops Affected by Routing Change

Northbound buses now operate via State, Randolph, Dearborn, Lake, and back to State Street, officials said. Southbound buses travel via State, Lake, Dearborn, Randolph, and return to State. The reroute directly affects Stop 1290 at State and Lake for southbound service and Stop 1292 at State and Randolph for northbound service. The CTA hasn't released information about how many riders may be affected by the temporary change or provided ridership statistics for Route 29.

Reroute Began in Late November

The temporary service change took effect November 27, 2024, according to the transit authority's service alert. Officials haven't provided a specific date for when normal routing will resume, describing the change only as temporary while construction work continues. The agency said the duration depends on completion of the street work between Randolph and Lake.

Riders Advised to Check Stop Locations

Passengers who regularly use Route 29 in the downtown area should verify their stop locations haven't changed due to the reroute, transit officials said. The service modification may require some riders to walk to different stops for their usual trips. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated stop information for CTA routes affected by temporary service changes.