CTA Adjusts Route 20 Stop at Madison and Kildare

CTA relocates eastbound Route 20 bus stop from southwest to southeast corner at Madison/Kildare

CTA Moves Route 20 Bus Stop at Madison/Kildare

Chicago's #20 Madison bus riders will find a relocated stop at Madison/Kildare starting late April. The Chicago Transit Authority will eliminate the eastbound bus stop on the southwest corner and add a new stop on the southeast corner at the same intersection, officials said. The change takes effect Monday, April 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM, though officials haven't said whether the relocation is permanent or temporary.

Corner Relocation Affects Eastbound Riders

The stop relocation moves the eastbound #20 Madison boarding location from the southwest corner to the southeast corner of Madison/Kildare. Transit agencies typically relocate bus stops to improve traffic flow, enhance passenger safety, or accommodate construction and infrastructure projects, according to transit planning standards. Officials didn't specify the reason for this particular relocation. The #20 Madison route runs along Madison Street, one of Chicago's major east-west corridors, connecting downtown with western neighborhoods.

Single Intersection Change Planned

The modification affects only the one eastbound stop at Madison/Kildare, with no other stops on the route being changed, according to the transit agency. Riders boarding at this location should look for the new stop on the opposite corner of the same intersection. Officials said passengers using this stop should plan accordingly and look for the new location. The agency didn't provide details about whether new signage or stop infrastructure will be installed before the change takes effect, or how riders will be notified at the current stop location.

Change Takes Effect Late April

The stop relocation is scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The duration of the change is listed as to be determined, meaning officials haven't said whether the new stop location will be permanent or if the stop might return to its original corner. The CTA typically announces stop changes several weeks in advance, though officials didn't specify when additional details about the relocation's duration will be available.

Riders Should Note New Stop Location

Passengers who regularly use the eastbound #20 Madison stop at Madison/Kildare should look for the relocated stop on the southeast corner starting April 27. The change affects only eastbound service at this intersection, with westbound stops remaining unchanged. Riders can check Moovit for real-time updates on Route 20 service and stop locations. Officials said passengers should plan accordingly for the new boarding location.