Chicago Route 66 Stop Shifts to Keep City Moving

CTA relocates Route 66 eastbound stop from Chicago & State to Chicago & Dearborn due to construction

CTA Moves Route 66 Stop Due to Construction

Chicago Transit Authority riders heading eastbound on Route 66 will need to board at a different location starting November 23. The bus stop at Chicago & State has been relocated to Chicago & Dearborn due to ongoing construction, transit officials said. The CTA classified the change as high severity, indicating significant impact on regular boarding patterns for riders who use this downtown stop.

Downtown Construction Prompts Service Adjustment

The stop relocation affects one of CTA's major east-west routes serving downtown Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods. Route 66 runs 9.8 miles connecting Navy Pier to Austin Boulevard along Chicago Avenue, serving major commercial corridors. The CTA cited ongoing construction as the reason for the stop change but didn't provide details about the specific project. Transit agencies typically coordinate with city departments on infrastructure work that affects bus operations, though officials haven't said which agency is managing the construction.

One Block Relocation for Eastbound Riders

The temporary stop change moves the eastbound boarding location one block west from Chicago & State to Chicago & Dearborn. Riders who typically board at the State Street location will need to walk one additional block to catch eastbound buses. The CTA operates 129 bus routes serving Chicago and 40 surrounding suburbs with average weekday ridership of approximately 750,000 passengers system-wide. Officials didn't provide estimates of how many riders use the affected stop daily or how long the relocation will remain in effect.

Duration of Change Remains Unclear

The CTA hasn't announced when the bus stop will return to its original location at Chicago & State. The duration depends on construction completion, though officials didn't provide a timeline for when the project will finish. Transit agencies typically restore stops to original locations once infrastructure work concludes, but specific dates weren't available by publication time.

Riders Should Plan for Adjusted Boarding Location

Commuters who regularly use the eastbound Route 66 stop at Chicago & State should allow extra time to walk to the temporary location at Chicago & Dearborn. The one-block difference may affect connection times for riders transferring between routes. Moovit provides real-time updates for CTA Route 66 and other Chicago transit services to help riders navigate service changes.