CTA Reroutes #29 Bus to Maintain Service Continuity

CTA #29 State bus detours via 69th and Lafayette streets for construction near Red Line station

CTA Reroutes #29 State Bus at 69th for Construction

Chicago's #29 State bus will detour around construction near the 69th/Red Line station starting late April, transit officials said. Southbound buses will travel via State, 69th, and Lafayette streets before resuming their normal route, according to the Chicago Transit Authority. The reroute takes effect Sunday, April 26 at 11:20 p.m., though officials haven't announced when service will return to normal.

Construction Prompts Service Adjustment

The temporary detour affects only southbound #29 State buses, while northbound service continues on its regular route. Construction activity near the 69th/Red Line station requires buses to bypass their typical path along State Street in that area. Transit agencies typically implement such reroutes to maintain service continuity while infrastructure work proceeds. The CTA said riders should expect minor delays and allow extra travel time during the detour period.

Detour Route Details

Southbound buses will turn from State Street onto 69th Street, then south on Lafayette Avenue, the CTA said. A service stop will be available immediately after the turn onto Lafayette to accommodate riders who'd normally board along the affected State Street segment. Buses will continue south on Lafayette before returning to their standard route. Officials didn't specify exactly where buses will rejoin the normal path or how many blocks the detour covers.

Service Change Begins Late April

The reroute begins Sunday, April 26 at 11:20 p.m., according to the transit agency. Officials haven't provided an end date for the temporary service change, saying the duration depends on construction progress. The CTA typically announces service restorations several days in advance once work nears completion, though a specific timeline for updates wasn't available.

Riders Advised to Plan Ahead

Passengers who regularly use the #29 State bus near 69th Street should allow extra travel time and watch for the temporary stop location on Lafayette, transit officials said. The CTA encourages riders to check for service updates and sign up for notifications about transit changes. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alerts for CTA routes, helping riders navigate temporary service changes throughout Chicago's transit system.