Chicago Route 39 Stop Shifts — Riders Adapt
CTA Route 39 stop temporarily relocated on Pershing corridor starting January 11
CTA Route 39 Stop Relocated in Chicago
Chicago Transit Authority's Route 39 has a temporary stop relocation affecting riders on the Pershing corridor, officials said Saturday. The change took effect January 11, though CTA hasn't announced when the stop will return to its original location. The agency classified the modification as medium severity, indicating some riders will need to adjust their boarding locations.
Context
Route 39 operates along Pershing Road, serving neighborhoods on Chicago's South Side as part of CTA's 129-bus route network. Transit agencies routinely relocate stops temporarily due to construction, street work, or operational needs, according to standard industry practice. CTA didn't disclose the reason for this particular stop change. The agency serves approximately 762,000 bus riders on an average weekday across the nation's second-largest public transportation system.
Details
Officials haven't specified which stop on Route 39 is affected or how many riders typically use that location. The temporary relocation involves one or more stops along the route, though CTA hasn't released the exact addresses or the number of stops impacted. Specific details about alternative stop locations are available through the transit agency's alert system. Officials said riders should check for updated stop information before traveling, but the agency hasn't provided ridership impact estimates.
Timeline
The stop change began Saturday, January 11, according to the transit agency. CTA hasn't announced an end date for the temporary relocation or provided a timeline for when the stop will return to its original location. Officials said they'll update riders as conditions change, though specific details about the duration weren't available.
