CTA Extends J14 Hours for Late-Night Riders

CTA extends J14 Jeffery Jump bus service by 15 minutes on weeknights starting March 30

CTA Extends J14 Bus Hours 15 Minutes on Weeknights

Chicago's J14 Jeffery Jump bus will run 15 minutes later on weekday evenings starting March 30, giving South Side riders more late-night travel options. The Chicago Transit Authority said the schedule extension affects the final trips between downtown and the 103rd/Stony Island area. Officials didn't specify an end date for the extended hours, listing the change as ongoing.

Extended Service Addresses Late-Night Demand

The service extension is designed to provide more evening travel options for riders who work late shifts or need transportation after 10 p.m., transit officials said. The J14 Jeffery Jump operates as an express route connecting South Side neighborhoods with downtown Chicago, serving major employment and residential areas along Jeffery Boulevard and Stony Island Avenue. Officials said the change responds to ridership patterns showing demand for later service, though specific ridership data for the route wasn't provided.

New Departure Times for Final Trips

Under the new schedule, the last downtown-bound trip will leave 103rd/Stony Island at 10:30 p.m., 79th/Jeffery at 10:40 p.m., and 67th/Jeffery at 10:45 p.m. The final southbound trip to 103rd/Stony Island will depart Ogilvie Transportation Center at 11:30 p.m., State/Washington at 11:35 p.m., and Balbo/Michigan at 11:40 p.m. All times represent departures approximately 15 minutes later than current schedules. Officials said the change affects only weekday evening service, with weekend and daytime schedules remaining unchanged.

Change Takes Effect March 30

The extended hours begin Monday, March 30, 2026, transit officials confirmed. The agency listed the service change as ongoing with no specified end date. CTA typically reviews service adjustments quarterly based on ridership and operational performance, though officials didn't say whether this extension would be evaluated on that timeline or made permanent.

Riders Should Note New Evening Schedule

Passengers who rely on the J14 during weekday evenings should plan trips using the new departure times starting March 30. The 15-minute extension gives riders more flexibility for late-evening commutes but also means earlier departure times will no longer be available as final trips. Moovit provides real-time departure information and service alerts for CTA routes including the J14 Jeffery Jump.